§ 7–402
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 7-402 (2026)
Title 7. Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities
Subtitle 4
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(a)
A person may not willfully interfere with or obstruct a firefighter, a rescue squad member, or emergency services personnel while the firefighter, rescue squad member, or emergency services personnel:
(1)
is fighting a fire, performing emergency services, or proceeding to a fire or other emergency; or
(2)
is dispatched on a call for emergency services.
(b)
A person may not, with fraudulent design on person or property, falsely represent that the person is a member of a career or volunteer fire department, rescue squad, or emergency services unit of the State or a county or municipal corporation of the State.
(c)
A person may not have, use, wear, or display without proper authority, for the purpose of deception, a uniform, shield, button, ornament, identification, or shoulder patch, or a simulation or imitation of these articles, adopted by a career or volunteer fire department, rescue squad, or emergency services unit.
(d)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years.