MARYLAND
Art. 27 ' 124. Stalking. 1998.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) "Course of conduct" means a persistent pattern of conduct, composed of a series of acts over a period of time, that evidences a continuity of purpose.
(3) "Stalking" means a malicious course of conduct that includes approaching or pursuing another person with intent to place that person in reasonable fear:
(i) Of serious bodily injury or death; or
(ii) That a third person likely will suffer serious bodily injury or death.
(b) A person may not engage in stalking.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for not more than 5 years or both.
(d) A sentence imposed under this section may be imposed separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any other offense based upon the act or acts establishing a violation of this section.
