(a) A person may not threaten an individual, or a friend or family member of an individual, with physical violence with the intent to coerce, induce, or solicit the individual to participate in or prevent the individual from leaving a criminal organization.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration
Subtitle 8 - Criminal Organizations
Section 9-802 - Criminal Organization Activity
Section 9-803 - Criminal Organization Activity -- Schools
Section 9-804 - Participation in Criminal Organization Prohibited
Section 9-805 - Criminal Organization