Maryland HB159 prohibits mail theft and possession of arrow keys for unauthorized access to mailboxes.

Maryland HB159 amends the criminal law to prohibit the theft of mail using an arrow key, which is a key designed for postal employees to access mailboxes. It also prohibits possessing an arrow key with intent to commit a mail theft violation. The bill provides for concurrent jurisdiction in the District Court and circuit court to try violations of this Act. Penalties include misdemeanor charges for theft of fewer than 20 items of mail and felony charges for theft of 20 or more items of mail.

Maryland HB159 prohibits mail theft and possession of arrow keys for unauthorized access to mailboxes.

Maryland HB159 amends the criminal law to prohibit the theft of mail using an arrow key, which is a key designed for postal employees to access mailboxes. It also prohibits possessing an arrow key with intent to commit a mail theft violation. The bill provides for concurrent jurisdiction in the District Court and circuit court to try violations of this Act. Penalties include misdemeanor charges for theft of fewer than 20 items of mail and felony charges for theft of 20 or more items of mail.