{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-13a-801","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A–801","heading":"","body":"(a) Punishment by flogging, or by branding, marking, or tattooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment may not be adjudged by a court–martial or inflicted on any person subject to this title.\n(b) The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.","path":["Article - Public Safety"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gps\u0026section=13A-801","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:00:18Z","sha256":"c8876cda0b8d2b84977f76bc17f4b4f96df1b017afff76f9b62d91078bb6db0d","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-13a-719","next":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-13a-802"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}