[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR3.2] [Page 11-13] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 3_CONDUCT OF PERSONS AND TRAFFIC ON THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH FEDERAL ENCLAVE--Table of Contents Subpart A_General Sec. 3.2 Applicability. (a) The regulations in this part apply to all areas in the enclave and to all persons on or within the enclave, except as otherwise provided. (b) The regulations in this part do not apply to occupants, their visitors, and other authorized persons in areas used as living quarters: (1) When specifically made inapplicable, and (2) In the case of the following provisions: Sec. 3.24 Parking permits; Sec. 3.25 Servicing of vehicles; Sec. 3.42 Hobbies and sports; and Sec. 3.42(f) Smoking. (c) All regulations in this part are in addition to the provisions in the United States Code, including title 18 relating to crimes and criminal procedure, and title 21 relating to food and drugs, which apply: (1) Without regard to the place of the offense, or (2) To areas (such as the enclave) subject to the ``special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States,'' as defined in Title 18 United States Code section 7. (d) In accordance with the Assimilative Crimes Act (18 U.S.C. 13), whoever is found guilty of an offense which, although not made punishable by any act of Congress, nor any provision of these regulations, would be punishable if committed within the State of Maryland, shall be guilty of a like offense and subject to a like punishment. In the event of an irreconcilable conflict between a provision of this part and a Maryland statute governing the identical subject matter, this part shall control. (e) Federal criminal statutes which apply. The following Federal criminal statutes in the United States Code apply to Federal enclaves and elsewhere without regard to the place of the offense. This listing is provided solely for the information of the public and is not all- inclusive. The omission of other Federal statutes does not mean that such other statutes do not apply. In any given situation, the cited statutory provisions and any amendments in effect when the alleged offense occurred shall determine the specifics of the offense, applicability, and penalty. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject U.S. Code Provides generally Maximum penalty ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. By force or threat of force, 18 U.S.C. 245.......... Prohibits.............. Not involving death or willful injury, intimidation or bodily injury: interference with, or attempts to Imprisonment one year injure, intimidate or interfere and/or $1,000 fine. with, a person from participating in or enjoying any benefit, service, privilege, program, facility, or activity, provided by or administered by the U.S., and engaging in certain other Federal protected activities. 2. Malicious destruction or damage, 18 U.S.C. 844(f)....... Prohibits.............. First offense not by an explosive, to a building or involving death or other property owned, possessed, personal injury: used, or leased by the U.S., U.S. Imprisonment 10 years agency, or any organization and/or $10,000 fine receiving Federal financial and seizure and assistance. forfeiture of explosive materials. 3. Possession of explosive in 18 U.S.C. 844(g)....... Prohibits, except with Imprisonment one year buildings owned, possessed, used, or written consent of the and/or $1,000 fine and leased by U.S. or U.S. agency. agency. seizure and forfeiture of explosive materials. [[Page 12]] 4. Use of or carrying an explosive to 18 U.S.C. 844(h)....... Prohibits.............. First offense: commit, or during commission of, a Imprisonment 10 years felony prosecutable in a U.S. court. and seizure and forfeiture of explosive materials. 5. Use of or carrying a firearm 18 U.S.C. 924(c)....... Prohibits.............. First offense: during and in relation to any crime Imprisonment 5 years of violence prosecutable in a U.S. and $5,000 fine and court. seizure and forfeiture of firearm and ammunition. 6. Manufacture, distribution, 21 U.S.C. 841, 842, Prohibits, except as First offense: dispensing, or possession with 843, 845. authorized by the Imprisonment 20 years intent to do these acts, of Controlled Substances and/or $250,000 fine narcotics and other controlled Act (generally 21 depending on the substances and counterfeit U.S.C. 801-904). amount and kind of substances. substance (twice the above penalties for distribution by a person at least 18 years of age to one under age 21). 7. Simple possession of narcotics or 21 U.S.C. 844.......... Prohibits, unless First offense: other controlled substances. substance obtained Imprisonment 1 year directly, or pursuant and/or $5,000 fine. to prescription or order, from a practitioner, acting in the course of professional practice, or as otherwise authorized under the Controlled Substances Act. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (f) Maryland criminal statutes that apply. The matters described in this paragraph are governed, in whole or in part, by the current version of the cited Maryland criminal statutory provisions, which are made Federal criminal offenses under the Assimilative Crimes Act (18 U.S.C. 13). This listing sets forth areas of conduct particularly relevant to the enclave and is provided solely for the information of the public. The list is not all-inclusive and omission of other Maryland criminal statutes does not mean that such other statutes are not assimilated as Federal offenses under the Act. Generally, other Maryland criminal statutes will apply on the enclave, by force of the Act, unless superseded by Federal Law or a given provision of this part. In any given situation, the cited statutory provisions and any amendments in effect when the alleged offense occured shall determine the specifics of the offense, applicability, and penalty. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject Maryland code annotated Provides generally Maximum penalty ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Pedestrian right-of-way........... Transportation, Sec. 21- Pedestrians have the Imprisonment 2 months 502. right-of-way in and/or $500 fine. crosswalks and certain other areas. Subject to certain limitations. Sec. 21-511............ Blind, partially blind, $500 fine. or hearing impaired pedestrians have the right-of-way at any crossing or intersection. Subject to certain limitations. 2. Drivers to exercise due care...... Transportation, Sec. 21- Drivers shall exercise $500 fine. 504. due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians, children and incapacitated individuals. 3. Driving while intoxicated, under Transportation, Sec. 21- Prohibits.............. Sec. 21-902(a) (driving the influence of alcohol and/or a 902. while intoxicated, drug or controlled substance. first offense): Imprisonment 1 year and/or $1,000 fine. Sec. 21-902 (b), (c), (d) (driving under the influence): Imprisonment 2 months and/or $500 fine. 4. Unattended motor vehicles......... Transportation, Sec. 21- Prohibits leaving motor $500 fine. 1101. vehicles unattended unless certain precautions are taken. 5. Carrying or wearing certain Article 27, Sec. 36.... Prohibits, except for Imprisonment 3 years or concealed weapons (other than law enforcement $1,000 fine. handguns) or openly with intent to personnel or as a injure. reasonable precaution against apprehended danger. [[Page 13]] 6. Unlawful wearing, carrying, or Article 27, Sec. 36B... Prohibits except by law First offense and no transporting a handgun, whether enforcement personnel prior related offense: concealed or openly. or with permit. Imprisonment 3 years and/or $2,500 fine. 7. Use of handgun or concealable Article 27, Sec. 36B... Prohibits.............. Imprisonment 20 years. antique firearm in commission of felony or crime of violence. 8. Disturbance of the peace.......... Article 27, Sec. 122... Prohibits acting in a Imprisonment 30 days disorderly manner in and/or $500 fine. public places. 9. Gambling.......................... Article 27, Secs. 240, Prohibits betting, Sec. 240: Imprisonment 245. wagering and gambling, one year and/or $1,000 and certain games of fine. Sec. 245: chance (does not apply Imprisonment 2 years to vending or and/or $100 fine. purchasing lottery tickets authorized under State law in accordance with approved procedures). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------