Md. Code, Crim. Law § 7-106

Current with effective changes from the 2024 legislative session, chs. 2-121
Section 7-106 - Newspaper theft
(a) In this section, "newspaper" means a periodical that is distributed on a complimentary or compensatory basis.
(b) A person may not knowingly or willfully obtain or exert control that is unauthorized over newspapers with the intent to prevent another from reading the newspapers.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

Md. Code, CR § 7-106