Hazing
Crim. Law § 3-607 — up to 6 months and $500, and consent is no defense
In Maryland, a person may not recklessly or intentionally do an act or create a situation that subjects a student to the risk of serious bodily injury for the purpose of initiation into a student organization of a school, college or university.
| The conduct | The grade |
|---|---|
| The conductA violation | The gradeMisdemeanor, imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, a fine not exceeding $500, or both |
- The student's implied or express consent is not a defense.
Other crimes committed in the course of hazing are charged under their own sections, and schools keep their own discipline. What a grade means in fines and jail is on this state's charges page. Whether conduct was hazing is a question for a court and for a licensed Maryland attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Md. Code, Crim. Law § 3-607 — Hazing
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Maryland attorney.