State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Maryland > Criminal-law > Title-10 > Subtitle-2 > 10-203§ 10-203. Interference with commercial athletic event.
(a) Definitions.-
(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) "Commercial athletic contest" means an athletic or sporting event held in a public arena, field, hall, or stadium for admission to which the general public must pay an admission charge.
(3) "Object" means an item that may cause injury to a participant in or observer of the commercial athletic contest.
(b) Prohibited.- A person may not disrupt or interfere with a commercial athletic contest by throwing or projecting an object on the playing field or seating area.
(c) Penalty.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding $250 or both.
[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 125 1/2; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]
