Motivated either in whole or in substantial part by another person’s or group’s race, color, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, or national origin, or because another person or group is homeless, a person may not:
(1) (i) commit a crime or attempt or threaten to commit a crime against that person or group;
(ii) deface, damage, or destroy, or attempt or threaten to deface, damage, or destroy the real or personal property of that person or group; or
(iii) burn or attempt or threaten to burn an object on the real or personal property of that person or group; or
(2) commit a violation of item (1) of this section that:
(i) except as provided in item (ii) of this item, involves a separate crime that is a felony; or
(ii) results in the death of a victim.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 10 - Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Section 10-302 - Damaging Property of Religious Entity
Section 10-303 - Obstructing Exercise of Religious Belief
Section 10-304 - Harassment; Destruction of Property
Section 10-305 - Damage to Associated Building
Section 10-305.1 - Prohibition on Use of Item or Symbol to Threaten or Intimidate