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shoulder patch adopted by the Department of State Police to be worn by its members,
insignia, or emblem of office, as is worn by a police officer, sheriff, deputy sheriff, or
constable.

(d)     A person may not, for the purpose of deception, have a simulation or
imitation of an article described in subsection (c) of this section as is worn by a police
officer, sheriff, deputy sheriff, or constable.

(e)     A person may have, use, wear, or display an article described in subsection
(c) of this section with the appropriate authority of:

(1)     the Secretary of State Police;

(2)     a police force of another state;

(3)     the Police Commissioner of Baltimore City;

(4)     the chief of police of a county or municipal corporation of this State or
another state;

(5)     a sheriff or deputy sheriff;

(6)     a constable;

(7)     the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division;

(8)     the United States Park Police;

(9)     the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

(10)   the Drug Enforcement Administration; or

(11)   a division of a federal agency the primary duties of which are the
investigation, apprehension, or detention of individuals suspected or convicted of
federal crimes.

(f)      A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on
conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding [6 months] 2 YEARS or a fine not
exceeding [$100] $2,000 or both.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take
effect October 1, 2004.

Approved April 27, 2004.

CHAPTER 168
(House Bill 334)

AN ACT concerning

Harford County - Wine, Beer, and Other Alcoholic Beverages - Tasting and

Sampling

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