Andy Harris (Rep-R Maryland) tells student reporter he'll refer her to prosecutors for recording a press gaggle

Maryland's two-party consent law covers private conversations; at least 8 journalists were in the room.

Harris told Capital News Service reporter Cat Murphy, "If you record, we will refer you to prosecutors." He said it after a debate with Democrat Dan Schwartz. He cited a wiretap law. ABC notes that law applies only to private conversations.

Murphy's reply: "Everyone in here is recording."
Maryland's wiretap law carries up to 5 years in prison, but ABC reports it applies only to private conversations.
Asked if he was a lawyer, Harris, a doctor, said: "Yeah, actually, I'm a legislator."