Criminal Law - Package Theft (Defense Against Porch Pirates Act)
Sponsor: Delegate ShoemakerCommittee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a person from knowingly or willfully obtaining or exerting control that is unauthorized over a package delivered to another with the intent to deprive the owner of the package; and establishing penalties for a violation of the Act of up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of up to $5,000 or both.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Campion, Louislobbyist | MMTA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Shoemaker, Delegate Shoemakerlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Nicholas, Anthony | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Nieman, Doyle | MD State Bar Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Flores, Ricardo | OPD | Position only |