# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 9. Fire Protection and Prevention

### Subtitle 6. Disclosure of Fire Loss Investigation Reports

#### Section 9-606

(a) A person may not purposely:

  (1) refuse to release information that a fire investigator requests under Sec. 9-602 of this subtitle;

  (2) refuse to report a fire loss to a fire investigator under Sec.Sec. 9-602 and 9-603 of this subtitle;

  (3) refuse to provide a fire investigator with relevant information required to be provided under Sec.Sec. 9-602 and 9-603 of this subtitle; or

  (4) fail to keep information confidential as required under Sec. 9-604 of this subtitle.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

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