Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-301
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-301, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
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§10–301.
Official statutory text
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Gender identity” has the meaning stated in § 20–101 of the State Government Article.
(c) “Homeless” means:
(1) lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; or
(2) having a primary nighttime residence that is:
(i) a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations; or
(ii) a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
(d) “Sexual orientation” means the identification of an individual as to male or female homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality.
(b) “Gender identity” has the meaning stated in § 20–101 of the State Government Article.
(c) “Homeless” means:
(1) lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; or
(2) having a primary nighttime residence that is:
(i) a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations; or
(ii) a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
(d) “Sexual orientation” means the identification of an individual as to male or female homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality.
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