Maryland Laws & Regulations

CODE OF MARYLAND CRIMINAL LAW

TITLE 3. OTHER CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON
SUBTITLE 3 – SEXUAL CRIMES
§ 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. Prior conviction – Sentencing.
§ 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.
SUBTITLE 6 – Child Abuse
§ 3-601. Definitions.
§ 3-602. Sexual abuse of a minor.
§ 3-603. Salie of minor.
§ 3-604. Abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in the first degree.
§ 3-605. Abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in the second degree.
§ 3-606. Abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult–Investigation
§ 3-607. Hazing
SUBTITLE 8 – Stalking and Harassment
§ 3-801. “Course of Conduct” defined.
§ 3-802. Stalking.
§ 3-803. Harassment.
§ 3-804. Misuse of telephone facilities and equipment.
§ 3-805. Misuse of electronic mail.
SUBTITLE 9 – Surveillance and Other Crimes Against Privacy
§ 3-901. Visual Surveillance.
§ 3-902. Visual Surveillance with prurient intent.
§ 3-903. Camera Surveillance.
§ 3-904. Unlawful picketing and assembly.
§ 3-905. Opening letter without permission.
§ 3-906. Divulging or failing to deliver private communications.
§ 3-907. Publication of information by video tape distributor.
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.
SUBTITLE 9 – Victims and Witnesses – Services
§11–922.“Sexual assault” defined.
§11–923. Sexual assault crisis programs.
§11–924. Transporting alleged sexual assault victims.
§11–925. Health care services.
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
Table Three – Capacity Issues (e.g., drugs, alcohol, disability, physical helplessness)
Table Four – Age-Based Sex Crimes
Table Five – Age-based Sex Crimes (Statutory Rape)
Maryland Crimes Expanded After Survivor-Centered Sex Crimes Bill of 2011 (HB1128/SB204)

MARYLAND REGULATIONS

COMAR DHMH Regulations on Rape and Sexual Offenses- Physician and Hospital Charges

COMAR DHR Regulations on Rape Crisis Centers and DV and Crime Victim Services Programs

Escape