Md. Code, Criminal Law § 1-402
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 1-402, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
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§1–402.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Qualifying offense” has the meaning stated in § 8–302 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
(3) “Sex trafficking” has the meaning stated in § 5–701 of the Family Law Article.
(4) “Victim of human trafficking” has the meaning stated in § 8–302 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
(5) “Violation” has the meaning stated in § 3–8A–01 of the Courts Article.
(b) A minor may not be criminally prosecuted or proceeded against under Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article for a qualifying offense, a violation, or an offense under § 3–1102 of this article if the minor committed the underlying act as a direct result of being a victim of sex trafficking or being a victim of human trafficking.
(2) “Qualifying offense” has the meaning stated in § 8–302 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
(3) “Sex trafficking” has the meaning stated in § 5–701 of the Family Law Article.
(4) “Victim of human trafficking” has the meaning stated in § 8–302 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
(5) “Violation” has the meaning stated in § 3–8A–01 of the Courts Article.
(b) A minor may not be criminally prosecuted or proceeded against under Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article for a qualifying offense, a violation, or an offense under § 3–1102 of this article if the minor committed the underlying act as a direct result of being a victim of sex trafficking or being a victim of human trafficking.
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