(a) No person, except a person while making lawful use of it in pursuit of a legitimate business interest or a law enforcement officer while in pursuit of his duties, shall at any time have or possess a motor vehicle master key adapted for or capable of being used to open any motor vehicle in this State.
(b) No person, except a person while making lawful use of a motor vehicle master key in pursuit of a legitimate business interest or a law enforcement officer while in pursuit of the law enforcement officer’s duties, shall at any time have or possess a motor vehicle master key adapted for or capable of being used to operate any motor vehicle in this State.
(c) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 14 - Vehicle Laws -- Antitheft Laws
Section 14-101 - Exceptions From Provisions of Title
Section 14-102 - Taking or Driving Vehicle Without Consent of Owner
Section 14-103 - Possession of Motor Vehicle Master Key
Section 14-104 - Damaging or Tampering With Vehicle
Section 14-105 - Stolen and Recovered Vehicles
Section 14-105.1 - Secured Party to Notify Police of Repossession
Section 14-106 - False Report of Theft
Section 14-108 - Fraudulent Intent in Possession or Sale of Ownership Document