# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 11. Indecency and Obscenity

### Subtitle 1. Adult Sexual Displays and Related Crimes

#### Section 11-107

(a) In this section, "indecent exposure" includes engaging in an act of masturbation in public, whether or not the person's genitalia are exposed.

(b) A person may not commit the common law crime of indecent exposure.

(c) A person may not with prurient intent commit the common law crime of indecent exposure when the person knows or reasonably should know that a minor is present and the minor is:

  (1) at least 2 years old; and

  (2) more than 4 years younger than the person.

(d)

  (1) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

  (2) A person who violates subsection (c) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

---

Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)