Section 9-802 - Criminal gang activity. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-802. Criminal gang activity.
 

(a)  In general.- A person may not threaten an individual, or a friend or family member of an individual, with physical violence with the intent to coerce, induce, or solicit the individual to participate in or prevent the individual from leaving a criminal gang. 

(b)  Penalties.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both. 
 

[2005, ch. 313; 2006, ch. 44.]