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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Correctional facility” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Correctional Services Article.
(c) “Counterfeit” means to forge, counterfeit, materially alter, or falsely make.
(d) “County” means a county of the State or Baltimore City.
(e) “Incarcerated individual” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Correctional Services Article.
(f) “Local correctional facility” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Correctional Services Article.
(g) “Minor” means an individual under the age of 18 years.
(h) “Person” means an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.
(i) “State” means:
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia.
(j) “State correctional facility” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Correctional Services Article.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Criminal Law § 1-101 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/criminal-law/md-code-crim-law-sect-1-101/
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