(a) This section does not prohibit picketing in connection with a labor dispute, as defined in § 4-301 of the Labor and Employment Article.
(b) A person or group may not engage in an act or conduct solely to coerce or intimidate another person to contribute or donate any money, goods, materials, or services to a social, economic, or political association or organization.
(c) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.
(2) Each day on which a violation of this section occurs is a separate violation.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 3 - Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 7 - Extortion and Other Threats
Section 3-701 - Extortion Generally
Section 3-702 - Extortion by State or Local Government Officer or Employee
Section 3-703 - Inducing Another to Give Up Compensation
Section 3-704 - Extortion by False Accusation
Section 3-705 - Extortion by Verbal Threat
Section 3-706 - Extortion by Written Threat
Section 3-707 - Coercing or Intimidating Another to Contribute or Donate