Maryland § 21-206.1

§ 21-206.1.

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

        (2)    “Component for electrical current transmission and storage” includes any of the following if it is placed by the authority of a public body or official:

            (i)    A battery;

            (ii)    An item used for surge protection;

            (iii)    A fuse;

            (iv)    A conduit;

            (v)    A circuit breaker;

            (vi)    A transformer;

            (vii)    A hand hole;

            (viii)    A manhole; and

            (ix)    Conductor wire.

        (3)    “Intelligent transportation system” includes any of the following if it is placed by the authority of a public body or official:

            (i)    A wired or wireless communications device connected to a traffic control device or a lighting device;

            (ii)    Any fiber–optic communications cabling connected to any government–owned or –placed transportation–related equipment or device through wireless radio, Bluetooth, Wi–Fi, or microwave systems; and

            (iii)    1.    Radio consoles;

                2.    Modems;

                3.    Routers;

                4.    Switches;

                5.    Encoders;

                6.    Decoders;

                7.    Power supplies;

                8.    Traffic controllers;

                9.    Road sensors;

                10.    Variable message signs;

                11.    Cameras;

                12.    Roadside units;

                13.    Highway advisory radio weather sensors;

                14.    Radio towers and shelters;

                15.    Speed detectors;

                16.    Remote traffic microwave sensors;

                17.    Portable generators;

                18.    Fog warning systems;

                19.    Bluetooth readers;

                20.    Power controllers;

                21.    Uninterruptible power supplies; and

                22.    Batteries or battery backups.

    (b)    A person without lawful authority may not willfully alter, disconnect, tamper with, remove, or otherwise interfere with a transportation–related component for electrical current transmission and storage or an intelligent transportation system.

    (c)    A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to:

        (1)    For a first offense, imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,500 or both; and

        (2)    For a second or subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.