Criminal Law - Gift Card Crimes

SB 874 makes it a crime to intentionally take, keep, or sell gift cards without authorization. It prohibits taking gift cards from others, receiving lost/mislaid cards with intent to use or sell, selling gift cards except through authorized sellers (issuers or their agents), and creating or distributing fake gift cards. The law applies to anyone engaging in these actions with criminal intent, with penalties including up to 90 days in jail or $500 fines for cards under $100. This bill specifically creates new criminal offenses for gift card misuse, separate from general credit card fraud laws in Maryland.