{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-procedure-10-109","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 10–109","heading":"","body":"(a) (1) Disclosure of expunged information about criminal charges in an application, interview, or other means may not be required:\n(i) by an employer or educational institution of a person who applies for employment or admission; or\n(ii) by a unit, official, or employee of the State or a political subdivision of the State of a person who applies for a license, permit, registration, or governmental service.\n(2) A person need not refer to or give information concerning an expunged charge when answering a question concerning:\n(i) a criminal charge that did not result in a conviction; or\n(ii) a conviction that the Governor pardoned.\n(3) Refusal by a person to disclose information about criminal charges that have been expunged may not be the sole reason for:\n(i) an employer to discharge or refuse to hire the person; or\n(ii) a unit, official, or employee of the State or a political subdivision of the State to deny the person’s application.\n(b) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both for each violation.\n(2) In addition to the penalties provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, an official or employee of the State or a political subdivision of the State who is convicted under this section may be removed or dismissed from public service.","path":["Article - Criminal Procedure"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcp\u0026section=10-109","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:57:17Z","sha256":"f6acec33898a2a8c253f11a4e0aceebd61b33a3bac7c7ae87b5639ee60d4649f","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-procedure-10-108","next":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-procedure-10-110"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}