Maryland § 13-1012
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-1012, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-1012.
(a) A person who willfully makes, causes to be made, or procures an altered or counterfeited tobacco tax stamp in violation of § 12-305 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
(b) (1) A person who willfully uses, transfers, or possesses an altered or counterfeited tobacco tax stamp in violation of § 12-305 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
(2) A person who uses a tobacco tax stamp more than once in violation of § 12-304 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
(c) A person who buys a tobacco tax stamp from a person other than the Comptroller without an authorization from the Comptroller in violation of § 12-303 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
(d) Each day that any violation under this section continues constitutes a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-1012
What does Maryland Code § 13-1012 cover?
Section 13-1012 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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