Ch. 228

1993 LAWS OF MARYLAND

COMMITTEE NOTE: The changes are intended solely to correct cross-references
changed due to the revision of the Arson and Burning subheading. The
addition of attempting, aiding, counseling, and procuring an arson is stylistic.
Current law under the "Arson and Burning" subheading specifically includes
these as prohibited acts. The proposed revision deletes them on the basis that
common law adequately addresses these crimes. Their deletion, however,
requires that they be included here so as not to alter the current authority of
the court to deny bail for these offenses.

643B.

(a) As used in this section, the term "crime of violence" means abduction; arson
IN THE FIRST DEGREE; burglary; daytime housebreaking under § 30(b) of this article;
kidnapping; manslaughter, except involuntary manslaughter; mayhem and maiming under
§§ 384, 385, and 386 of this article; murder; rape; robbery; robbery with a deadly weapon;
sexual offense in the first degree; sexual offense in the second degree; use of a handgun
in the commission of a felony or other crime of violence; an attempt to commit any of the
aforesaid offenses; assault with intent to murder; assault with intent to rape; assault with
intent, to rob; assault with intent to commit a sexual offense in the first degree; and
assault with intent to commit a sexual offense in the second degree.

The term "correctional institution" includes Patuxent Institution and a local or
regional jail or detention center.

COMMITTEE NOTE: This change is stylistic and clarifying.

Article 41 - Governor - Executive and Administrative Departments

4-501.

In the construction of this subtitle, the following definitions shall conclusively
determine the meaning of the terms used:

(12) "Violent crime" means the commission or attempt to commit any of the
following offenses:

(ii) Arson IN THE FIRST DEGREE;

COMMITTEE NOTE: This change is stylistic and clarifying.

SECTION 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Committee notes
contained in this Act are not law and may not be considered to have been enacted as a
part of this Act.

SECTION 5. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1993.

Approved May 11, 1993.

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