Md. Code, Local Government § 20–122

(a) A person who assaults a tax collector who is performing an official duty

is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding

12 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

(b) A person who assaults another person to prevent that person from

bidding at a tax collector’s sale or because that person bid at a tax collector’s sale is

guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding

12 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.