Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-505
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-505
in effect(a) A person with intent to defraud may not make an unauthorized disposition of food donated under a program of the federal government.
(b) A person who is not authorized to receive food donated under any program of the federal government may not convert the food to the person’s own use or benefit.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcr§ion=8-505&enactments=falseFetched: 10/16/2026
