Section 9-413 - Contraband - For escape. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-413. Contraband - For escape.
 

(a)  Prohibited.-  

(1) A person may not deliver contraband to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement with the intent to effect an escape. 

(2) A person may not possess contraband with the intent to deliver it to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement to effect an escape. 

(3) A person may not deposit or conceal any contraband in or about a place of confinement or on any land appurtenant to the place of confinement to effect an escape. 

(4) A person detained or confined in a place of confinement may not knowingly possess or receive contraband to effect an escape. 

(b)  Penalty.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 138(c); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2007, ch. 535, § 2; ch. 536, § 2.]