A person may not deface, damage, or destroy, attempt or threaten to deface, damage, or destroy, burn or attempt or threaten to burn an object on, or damage the real or personal property connected to a building that is publicly or privately owned, leased, or used, including a cemetery, library, meeting hall, recreation center, or school:
(1) because a person or group of a particular race, color, religious belief, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, or national origin, or because a person or group that is homeless, has contacts or is associated with the building; or
(2) if there is evidence that exhibits animosity against a person or group, because of the race, color, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, or national origin of that person or group or because that person or group is homeless.
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