(a) A person may not recklessly: (1) engage in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another; or (2) discharge a firearm from a motor vehicle in a manner that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of reckless endangerment and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both. (c) (1) Subsection (a)(1) of this section does not apply to conduct involving: (i) the use of a motor vehicle, as defined in § 11-135 of the Transportation Article; or (ii) the manufacture, production, or sale of a product or commodity. (2) Subsection (a)(2) of this section does not apply to: (i) a law enforcement officer or security guard in the performance of an official duty; or (ii) an individual acting in defense of a crime of violence as defined in § 5-101 of the Public Safety Article.
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