Section 7-106 - Newspaper theft.

§ 7-106. Newspaper theft.
 

(a)  "Newspaper" defined.- In this section, "newspaper" means a periodical that is distributed on a complimentary or compensatory basis. 

(b)  Prohibited.- A person may not knowingly or willfully obtain or exert control that is unauthorized over newspapers with the intent to prevent another from reading the newspapers. 

(c)  Penalty.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 345; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]