# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 16. Offenses and Penalties

### Subtitle 2. Voting and Electoral Operations

#### Section 16-205

(a)

  (1) A person may not interfere with an election official in the performance of the official duties of the election official.

  (2) A person may not interfere with an individual lawfully present at a polling place or at the canvass of votes.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not less than 3 months nor more than 1 year or both.

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