# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 16. Offenses and Penalties

### Subtitle 2. Voting and Electoral Operations

#### Section 16-203

(a) A person may not willfully disobey the lawful command of an election official at a polling place on election day.

(b) A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $250 or imprisonment for not less than 30 days nor more than 6 months or both.

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