A person who physically detains an individual or obstructs, impedes, or hinders an individual's passage, with the intent to prevent the individual from entering or exiting a medical facility, is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be fined up to $1000, imprisoned for up to 90 days, or both. Md. Code Ann., Crim. § 10-204 (Enacted 2002).
58 percent of Maryland counties have no abortion provider
