Md. Code Regs. 14.25.02.18 - Trespassing on the Playing Field and Interference with Events or Contests
A. This regulation
is in addition to, and not in lieu of, Regulation .15 of this chapter.
B. In accordance with Criminal Law
Article §
6-402, Annotated Code of
Maryland, at locations which are reasonably visible to persons within the
Stadium Structures, the Authority shall place signs that conspicuously prohibit
trespass upon the playing field of such Authority facility. Except for the
Authority, its authorized tenants, and the Authority's and such tenants'
licensees, an individual may not trespass upon the playing field at any
Authority facility at any time. In accordance with Criminal Law Article, §
6-402, Annotated Code of
Maryland, a person who violates this regulation is guilty of a misdemeanor and
on conviction is subject to:
(1) For a first
violation, imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $ 500 or
both;
(2) For a second violation
occurring within 2 years after the first violation, imprisonment not exceeding
6 months or a fine not exceeding $ 1,000 or both; and
(3) For each subsequent violation occurring
within 2 years after the preceding violation, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year
or a fine not exceeding $ 2,500 or both.
C. An individual may not loiter, project
objects onto the playing field or seating area, or act in such a manner as to
interfere with the players of athletic events or contests in any Authority
facility.
Notes
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