Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Fines and Forfeitures
Section 7-501 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
    (b)    “Costs” means the cost of prosecuting a person for a crime.
    (c)    (1)    “Crime” means any act or omission for which a statute or ordinance imposes a fine or imprisonment.
        (2)    “Crime” does not include a municipal infraction under Title 6 of the Local Government Article.
    (d)    (1)    “Fine” means the monetary penalty prescribed by a statute or ordinance for a crime.
        (2)    “Fine” does not include costs.

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