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(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 7-501 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/courts-and-judicial-proceedings/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-7-501/
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