Maryland § 8-612

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-612, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8-612.

    (a)    In this section, “token” means a ticket, coupon, coin, disc, slug, or any other thing that:

        (1)    is evidence of the right of an individual to enter, leave, ride on, or pass through or over any thing or place for which a fee is charged, including a building, ground, public conveyance, vessel, or bridge; and

        (2)    is intended or designed to be inserted into a box or machine for the collection of fees or given to a collector.

    (b)    (1)    A person may not counterfeit or issue, or cause to be counterfeited or issued, or aid or assist in counterfeiting or issuing a token without the permission of the person who lawfully issues, sells, or gives away the token.

        (2)    A person may not issue or pass a token if the person knows that it was:

            (i)    counterfeited; or

            (ii)    issued without the permission of the person who lawfully issues, sells, or gives away the token.

    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-612

What does Maryland Code § 8-612 cover?

Section 8-612 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.

How do I cite Maryland § 8-612?

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Is this the official text of Maryland law?

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