# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 13. Militia

### Subtitle 2. General Provisions

#### Section 13-208

(a) During a time of duty, a commanding officer may arrest for the period of the time of duty an individual who:

  (1) trespasses on a camp ground, parade ground, armory, or other place devoted to that duty;

  (2) disrupts in any way the orderly discharge of duty by those under arms; or

  (3) interrupts or prevents the passage of troops going to or returning from duty.

(b) A commanding officer may prohibit within the limits of a post, camp ground, place of encampment, parade, or drill that is under the command of the officer:

  (1) the sale or use of alcoholic beverages;

  (2) huckster or auction sales; and

  (3) gambling.

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