(a) In this section, “newspaper” means a periodical that is distributed on a complimentary or compensatory basis.
(b) A person may not knowingly or willfully obtain or exert control that is unauthorized over newspapers with the intent to prevent another from reading the newspapers.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 7 - Theft and Related Crimes
Subtitle 1 - Crimes Involving Theft
Section 7-102 - Rules of Construction
Section 7-103 - Determination of Value
Section 7-104 - General Theft Provisions
Section 7-105 - Motor Vehicle Theft
Section 7-105.1 - Owner's Affidavit
Section 7-106 - Newspaper Theft
Section 7-107 - Bad Checks -- Prosecution as Theft
Section 7-108 - Charging Documents