§16–205.

    (a)    (1)    A person may not interfere with an election official in the performance of the official duties of the election official.

        (2)    A person may not interfere with an individual lawfully present at a polling place or at the canvass of votes.

    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not less than 3 months nor more than 1 year or both.