Maryland HB767 amends criminal law to prohibit unauthorized control of mail or packages and to penalize opening mail without permission.

Maryland HB767 modifies criminal law to make it a felony to knowingly take or control mail or packages without permission, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. It also makes it a misdemeanor to open mail without permission, with penalties including imprisonment and administrative costs. The bill requires courts to notify the United States Postmaster General of convictions involving mail or package theft.

Maryland HB767 amends criminal law to prohibit unauthorized control of mail or packages and to penalize opening mail without permission.

Maryland HB767 modifies criminal law to make it a felony to knowingly take or control mail or packages without permission, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. It also makes it a misdemeanor to open mail without permission, with penalties including imprisonment and administrative costs. The bill requires courts to notify the United States Postmaster General of convictions involving mail or package theft.