# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 9. Crimes Against Public Administration

### Subtitle 4. Harboring, Escape, and Contraband

#### Section 9-414

(a)

  (1) A person may not deliver a weapon to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement.

  (2) A person may not possess a weapon with the intent to deliver it to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement.

  (3) A person may not deposit or conceal a weapon in or about a place of confinement or on any land appurtenant to the place of confinement to effect an escape.

  (4) A person detained or confined in a place of confinement may not knowingly possess or receive a weapon.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)