Maryland Code § CJ-7-501

Section CJ-7-501
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(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.

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