WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor

Ch. 722

Section 146

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1987 Replacement Volume and 198.8 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments

146.

(a) In this section the following words have the meanings
indicated.

(1)  (i) "Computer" means an electronic, magnetic,
optical, organic, or other data processing device or system that
performs logical, arithmetic, memory, or storage functions.

(ii) "Computer" includes any property, data
storage facility, or communications facility that is directly
related to or operated in conjunction with that device or system.

(iii) "Computer" does not include an automated
typewriter or typesetter, OR a portable calculator[, or any
computer that:

1.  Is designed, manufactured, and used
exclusively for routine personal, family, or household purposes;
and

2.  Is not used to access, communicate
with, or manipulate any other computer].

(2)   "Computer control language" means any ordered
statements that direct a computer to perform specific functions.

(3)   "Computer data base" means a representation of
information, knowledge, facts, concepts, or instructions that:

(i) Are being prepared or have been prepared in
a formalized manner OR IS OR HAS ARE OR HAVE BEEN PRODUCED BY A
COMPUTER, COMPUTER SYSTEM, OR COMPUTER NETWORK; and

(ii) Are intended for use in a computer,
computer system, or computer network.

(4)   "Computer network" means the interconnection of 1
or more computers through:

(i) The use of satellite, microwave, line, or
other communication media; and

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