Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 7-501

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
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.

Md. Code, CJ § 7-501

Amended by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 136,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2013.