# Tax - General (GTG)

## Title 13. Procedure

### Subtitle 10. Crimes and Offenses

#### Section 13-1025

(a) A person who assaults a tax collector who is performing an official duty is guilty of a crime and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 12 months or both.

(b) A person who assaults another person to prevent that person from bidding at a tax collector's sale or because that person bid at a tax collector's sale is guilty of a crime and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 12 months or both.

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Md. Code Ann., Tax-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)