{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-law-6-502","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6–502","heading":"","body":"(a) In this section, “railroad” includes a switch, frog, rail, roadbed, tie, viaduct, bridge, trestle, culvert, embankment, structure, or appliance that pertains to or connects with a railroad.\n(b) A person may not, with the intent to obstruct or derail a railroad vehicle in the State:\n(1) break or damage a railroad; or\n(2) place or cause anything to be placed on a railroad.\n(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.","path":["Article - Criminal Law"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcr\u0026section=6-502","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:57:08Z","sha256":"2520a2d2b1e0d4234317b9654fdb05b7fcee9a2f857ee9e35b1691b4fbdf0fe9","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-law-6-501","next":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-law-6-503"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}