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Ch. 26
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2002 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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In subsections (a), (b)(2) and (3), (c), and (g)(1) of this section, the
references to an "individual" are substituted for the former references to a
"person" because only an individual and not the other entities included in
the defined term "person" may be observed by visual surveillance. See §
1-101 of this article.
subsection (b)(1) of this section, the
private residence located on real property where a
added for clarity.
In subsection (b)(4) of this section, the former reference to a law
enforcement officer while performing "the officer's" official duties is
deleted as implicit.
In subsection (e) of this section, the qualification "[s]ubject to subsection
(b)(1) of this section," is added for clarity.
Also in subsection (e) of this section, the reference to the "defendant" is
substituted for the former reference to the "person charged" for accuracy.
In subsection (g) of this section, the former reference to a person "in a
private residence" is deleted as included in the reference to an individual
"observed ... in violation of this section" in light of the fact that a violation
of this section requires observation of an individual "inside the private
residence".
In subsection (h) of this section, the reference to a right or remedy
otherwise "provided by law" is substituted for the former reference to a
right or remedy otherwise "available by common law or statute" for brevity.
Also in subsection (h) of this section, the former reference to "abrogat[ion]
... in any way" is deleted for brevity.
Defined term: "Person" § 1-101
3-904. UNLAWFUL PICKETING AND ASSEMBLY.
(A) LEGISLATIVE POLICY.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT:
(1) THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE HOME IS THE
KEYSTONE OF DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT;
(2) THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE AND THE GOOD ORDER OF THE
COMMUNITY REQUIRE THAT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY ENJOY IN THEIR HOMES
A FEELING OF WELL-BEING, TRANQUILITY, AND PRIVACY AND, WHEN ABSENT FROM
THEIR HOMES, CARRY WITH THEM THE SENSE OF SECURITY INHERENT IN THE
ASSURANCE THAT THEY MAY RETURN TO THE ENJOYMENT OF THEIR HOMES;
(3) THE PRACTICE OF PICKETING BEFORE OR ABOUT RESIDENCES AND
DWELLING PLACES CAUSES EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE AND DISTRESS TO THE
OCCUPANTS;
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