§ 1–402
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 1-402 (2026)
Title 1. General Provisions
Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 1–402LinkCopy Citation
(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.