§ 9-204

Maryland § 9-204

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gcr: Criminal Law
• Title: 9

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(a) A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe another who is participating in or connected with an athletic contest held in the State.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of bribery and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 6 months and not exceeding 3 years or a fine not less than $100 and not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(c) A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.

(d) (1) A person:

(i) may not refuse to testify concerning a conspiracy to violate this section; but

(ii) may be compelled to testify against any person who may have conspired to violate this section.

(2) A person compelled to testify under paragraph (1) of this subsection is a competent witness.

(3) A person compelled to testify for the State under this section is immune from prosecution for a crime about which the person was compelled to testify.