§ 23-1. Definitions.

(a) In general.

In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated, unless their context clearly indicates otherwise.

(b) Institution.

"Institution" means a publicly or privately owned, leased, or used building, including:

(1) a school;

(2) a library;

(3) a recreation center;

(4) a meeting hall; or

(5) a cemetery.

(c) Property.

"Property" means real and personal property and includes the lot, grounds, and premises contiguous with or adjacent to real or personal property.

(d) Religious real property.

"Religious real property" includes:

(1) a church, synagogue, meeting house, mosque, or other place of worship;

(2) a cemetery;

(3) a religious school, educational facility, community center, structure, or other real property used for any religious purpose; and

(4) the lot, premises, and grounds contiguous with or adjacent to the property described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection.

(e) Vandalize.

"Vandalize" means to deface, damage, destroy, or attempt to deface, damage, or destroy real or personal property.