Criminal Law – Theft and Fraud Crimes – Valuation and Forgery of Gift Cards

Summary

The bill tells courts how to calculate the value of open‑loop and closed‑loop gift cards when they are involved in theft or fraud cases, and it makes it illegal to alter or tamper with a gift card or its packaging with intent to defraud. Violators are charged with a misdemeanor called “gift card forgery” and can face up to 18 months in jail, a $500 fine, or both. The law applies to anyone who handles or attempts to misuse gift cards in Maryland.

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