# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 9. Crimes Against Public Administration

### Subtitle 8. Criminal Organizations

#### Section 9-805

(a) A person may not organize, supervise, promote, sponsor, finance, or manage a criminal organization.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000,000 or both.

(c) A sentence imposed under this section shall be separate from and consecutive to a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing a violation of this section.

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