Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-704
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-704
in effect(a) A person may not intentionally mutilate, deface, destroy, burn, trample, or use a flag:
(1) in a manner intended to incite or produce an imminent breach of the peace; and
(2) under circumstances likely to incite or produce an imminent breach of the peace.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
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