§ 11–105
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 11-105 (2026)
Title 11. Indecency and Obscenity
Subtitle 1. Adult Sexual Displays and Related Crimes
§ 11–105LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person may not knowingly display for advertising purposes a picture, photograph, drawing, sculpture, or other visual representation or image of an individual or portion of a human body that:
(1)
depicts sadomasochistic abuse;
(2)
depicts sexual conduct as defined by § 11–101(d)(1), (2), or (3) of this subtitle;
(3)
depicts sexual excitement; or
(4)
contains a verbal description or narrative account of sadomasochistic abuse, sexual conduct, or sexual excitement.
(b)
A person may not knowingly allow a display described in subsection (a) of this section on premises that the person owns, rents, or manages.
(c)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.