Criminal Law - Theft and Fraud Crimes - Valuation and Forgery of Gift Cards
Sponsor: Karen Toles (District 25)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 457 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Providing for the valuation of a gift card for the purpose of determining value for crimes involving theft; prohibiting a person, with the intent to defraud another, from altering or tampering with a gift card or its packaging; and providing that a violation of the Act is a misdemeanor punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to 18 months or a fine not to exceed $500 or both.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 7Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Westrick, Saralobbyist | AARP Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Baxter, III, Rev. Wallis C | Greater Prince George's Community Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Toles, Karen | Maryland General Assembly | Oral |
| FAV | locklair, caileylobbyist | Maryland Retailers Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Toles, Delegate Toleslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVlocklair, caileyMaryland Retailers AssociationRegistered for: HPSO Investments LLC, T/A Riverboat on the Potomac; Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association