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Maryland Laws

ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND
CRIMINAL LAW
TITLE 3. OTHER CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON
SUBTITLE 3--SEXUAL CRIMES

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§ 3-301. Definitions.
§ 3-302. Construction of subtitle.
§ 3-303. Rape in the first degree.
§ 3-304. Rape in the second degree.
§ 3-305. Sexual offense in the first degree.
§ 3-306. Sexual offense in the second degree.
§ 3-307. Sexual offense in the third degree.
§ 3-308. Sexual offense in the fourth degree.
§ 3-309. Attempted rape in the first degree.
§ 3-310. Attempted rape in the second degree.
§ 3-311. Attempted sexual offense in the first degree.
§ 3-312. Attempted sexual offense in the second degree.
§ 3-313. Subsequent sexual offenders.
§ 3-314. Sexual conduct between correctional or juvenile
              justice employee and inmate or confined child.
§ 3-315. Continuing course of conduct with child.
§ 3-316. Rape and sexual offense – Venue.
§ 3-317. Same – Charging document.
§ 3-318. Same – Spousal defense.
§ 3-319. Same – Admissibility of evidence.
§ 3-320. Same – Jury instructions.
§ 3-321. Sodomy.
§ 3-322. Unnatural or perverted sexual practice.
§ 3-323. Incest.
§ 3-324. Sexual solicitation of minors.


ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND CRIMINAL LAW

TITLE 3- OTHER CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON

Subtitle 6- Child Abuse
§ 3-601. Definitions.
§ 3-604. Abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in the first degree.

Subtitle 8- Stalking and Harassment
§ 3-801. "Course of Conduct" defined.
§ 3-802. Stalking.
§ 3-803. Harassment.

Subtitle 9- Surveillance and Other Crimes Against Privacy
§ 3-901. Visual Surveillance.
§ 3-902. Visual Surveillance with prurient intent.
§ 3-903. Camera Surveillance.

TITLE 5- Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances
Subtitle 6 - Crimes Involving Controlled Dangerous Substances and Paraphernalia
§ 5-624 . Drug-induced conduct.

TITLE 11- INDECENCY AND OBSCENITY

Subtitle 1 Adult Sexual Displays and Related Crimes
§ 11-101. Definitions.
§ 11-102. Adult sexual displays- Selling or offering to sell to minor.
§ 11-103. Adult sexual displays-Exhibition to minors.
§ 11-104. Adult sexual displays- Allowing minors to enter or remain on the premises.
§ 11-104.1. Adult sexual displays- allowing minors to enter or remain on the premises- bookstores and entertainment venues.
§ 11-105. Adult sexual displays- Displaying or allowing display for advertising purposes.
§ 11-106. Adult sexual displays- Presumptions.
§ 11-107. Indecent exposure.
Subtitle 2- Obscene Matter
§ 11-201. Definitions.
§ 11-202. Obscene matter- Distribution, exhibition, importation, and publication.
§ 11-203. Sale or display of obscene item to minor.
§ 11-204. Obscene performance in certain counties.
§ 11-205. Obscene matter- Advertising.
§ 11-206. Obscene matter- Requiring acceptance.
§ 11-207. Child pornography.
§ 11-208. Possession of visual representation of child under 16 engaged in certain sexual acts.
§ 11-208.1. Removal of child pornography from the Internet.
§ 11-209. Hiring a minor for prohibited purpose.
§ 11-210. Exemption from subtitle.
§ 11-211. Destruction of obscene matter under court order.
Subtitle 3- Prostitution and Related Crimes
§ 11-301. Definitions.
§ 11-302. Effect of subtitle on other laws .
§ 11-303. Pandering.
§ 11-304. Receiving earnings of prostitute.
§ 11-305. Abduction of child under 16.
§ 11-306. House of prostitution.

TITLE 14- GENERAL SENTENCING PROVISIONS

Subtitle 1- Sentencing
§ 14-101. Mandatory Sentences for Crimes of Violence.

Sexual Offense Elements Charts

Table One Definitions
Table Two Rape and Sexual Offenses Involving Force or Threat of Force
Table Three Capacity Issues
Table Four Age-Based Sex Crimes (Elements of Law)
Table Five Age-based Sex Crimes (Ages – Statutory Rape)


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