§ 3–218
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. § 3-218 (2026)
Title 3. Division of Correction
Subtitle 2. Powers and Personnel
§ 3–218LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An officer or other employee of the Division may not:
(1)
accept a reward or gift, or a promise of a reward or gift, from an incarcerated individual in a correctional facility in the Division or from a person on behalf of an incarcerated individual;
(2)
receive a devise or bequest, or a promise of a devise or bequest, from an incarcerated individual in a correctional facility in the Division or from a person on behalf of an incarcerated individual; or
(3)
enter into a contract with an incarcerated individual in a correctional facility in the Division or with a person on behalf of an incarcerated individual.
(b)
A gift, reward, bequest, devise, promise, or contract accepted, received, or entered into in violation of this section is void.
(c)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.