Section 19-501 – “Soldier” Defined
In this subtitle, “soldier” means: (1) an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserve forces, and any other standard United States military agency; or (2) a federal active duty member of the State National Guard or Reserve force.
Section 19-502 – Applicability of Subtitle
This subtitle does not apply to: (1) the use of a soldier’s name, portrait, picture, or image in an attempt to portray, describe, or impersonate that soldier in a live performance, single and original work of fine art, play, book, article, film, musical work, radio or television programming, or other audio or audiovisual work, if the […]
Section 19-503 – Use of Deceased Soldier’s Identity Prohibited
A person may not knowingly use the name, portrait, picture, or image of a soldier killed in the line of duty within the previous 50 years in advertising for the sale of a product, good, ware, merchandise, or service, for the purpose of gaining a commercial advantage, without obtaining prior consent for use from the […]
Section 19-504 – Penalties
A person who violates § 19–503 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,500 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.