# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 1. General Provisions

### Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous Provisions

#### Section 1-402

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Qualifying offense" has the meaning stated in Sec. 8-302 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

  (3) "Sex trafficking" has the meaning stated in Sec. 5-701 of the Family Law Article.

  (4) "Victim of human trafficking" has the meaning stated in Sec. 8-302 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

  (5) "Violation" has the meaning stated in Sec. 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 Sec. 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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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)