Section 13A-801 - Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited(a) Punishment by flogging, or by branding, marking, or tattooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment may not be adjudged by a court-martial or inflicted on any person subject to this title.(b) The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.Added by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 592,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2020.