Title 13. Militia — Subtitle 9. Prohibited Acts
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 13-901 (2026)
Title 13. Militia
Subtitle 9. Prohibited Acts
§ 13–901LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to the wearing of:
(1)
shoes, socks, shirts, ties, or scarfs; or
(2)
trousers, overalls, overcoats, raincoats, field jackets, or headgear from which the service buttons, insignia, and other distinctive markings have been removed.
(b)
Without authority under the laws of the United States or this State, a person may not wear a uniform or distinctive part of a uniform or an item similar to a uniform or a distinctive part of a uniform of:
(1)
the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, or Coast Guard;
(2)
the National Guard of this State, another state, or the United States;
(3)
the Maryland Defense Force; or
(4)
an auxiliary of any of the military units listed in this subsection.
(c)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine of not less than $100 and not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 13-902 (2026)
Title 13. Militia
Subtitle 9. Prohibited Acts
§ 13–902LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to a member of the uniformed services, the organized militia of this State or another state, an officer of the Maryland Defense Force, or a member of associations wholly composed of service members, as defined in § 9–901 of the State Government Article, honorably discharged from the uniformed services.
(b)
A person may not:
(1)
hide, sell, dispose of, offer for sale, purchase, retain after a demand by a commissioned officer of the organized militia, or pledge any arms, uniforms, equipment, or other military property issued under this title; or
(2)
wear any of the following articles or objects prescribed by law for the use of the organized militia:
(i)
a uniform;
(ii)
a device, strap, knot, or insignia of any design or character that is used as a designation of grade, rank, or office; or
(iii)
an article or object similar to an article or object described in item (i) or (ii) of this item.
(c)
(1)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $20 and not exceeding $50 for each offense.
(2)
(i)
A fine imposed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be paid to the Adjutant General.
(ii)
The Adjutant General shall apply a fine paid under this paragraph to the use of the organized militia.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 13-903 (2026)
Title 13. Militia
Subtitle 9. Prohibited Acts
§ 13–903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person may not willfully:
(1)
misapply or convert to the person’s own use any money or other property belonging to the organized militia; or
(2)
on the lawful request of the proper officer, fail or refuse to deliver to the officer any money or other property that is in the possession of the person or for which the person is chargeable or accountable.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 13-904 (2026)
Title 13. Militia
Subtitle 9. Prohibited Acts
§ 13–904LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person who is the owner or who is an agent of the owner of a place of amusement or recreation open to the public may not refuse admission to an officer or enlisted individual of the uniformed services or the organized militia of this State or of another state because the officer or enlisted individual is in uniform.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 13-905 (2026)
Title 13. Militia
Subtitle 9. Prohibited Acts
§ 13–905LinkCopy Citation
A member of the organized militia may not be arrested on any process not issued by a military authority while going to, remaining at, or returning from a place that the member is required to attend for military duty.