Md. Code, Pub. Safety § 13A-1014

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 13A-1014 - Contempt toward officials

A commissioned officer shall be punished as a court-martial may direct if the officer uses contemptuous words against:

(1) the President;

(2) the Vice President;

(3) Congress;

(4) the Secretary of Defense;

(5) the secretary of a military department;

(6) the Secretary of Homeland Security;

(7) the Governor; or

(8) the General Assembly.

Md. Code, PS § 13A-1014

Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 49, Sec. 2, eff. 4/11/2023.

Added by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 592, Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2020.