§13–902.

    (a)    This section does not apply to a member of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, or Coast Guard, the organized militia of this State or another state, an officer of the Maryland Defense Force, or a member of associations wholly composed of soldiers honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States.

    (b)    A person may not:

        (1)    hide, sell, dispose of, offer for sale, purchase, retain after a demand by a commissioned officer of the organized militia, or pledge any arms, uniforms, equipment, or other military property issued under this title; or

        (2)    wear any of the following articles or objects prescribed by law for the use of the organized militia:

            (i)    a uniform;

            (ii)    a device, strap, knot, or insignia of any design or character that is used as a designation of grade, rank, or office; or

            (iii)    an article or object similar to an article or object described in item (i) or (ii) of this item.

    (c)    (1)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $20 and not exceeding $50 for each offense.

        (2)    (i)    A fine imposed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be paid to the Adjutant General.

            (ii)    The Adjutant General shall apply a fine paid under this paragraph to the use of the organized militia.