# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 11. Indecency and Obscenity

### Subtitle 2. Obscene Matter

#### Section 11-208.2

(a)

  (1) In this section, "image" means any matter, visual representation, or performance, including photographs, pictures, electronic photographs, computer-generated images, videos, electronic videos, film, videotapes, or similar visual representations or video depictions.

  (2) For the purpose of determining the number of images in possession of an individual in violation of this section:

    (i) each photograph, picture, electronic photograph, computer-generated image, or similar visual representation shall be deemed to be one image; and

    (ii) each video, electronic video, film, videotape, or similar video depiction shall be deemed to be 20 images.

(b)

  (1) A person may not violate Sec. 11-207(a)(4) or Sec. 11-208(b)(1) of this subtitle with 100 or more images.

  (2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years.

  (3) A sentence imposed under this subsection may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence imposed for any other crime based on the act establishing a violation of Sec. 11-207 or Sec. 11-208 of this subtitle.

(c)

  (1) A person may not violate Sec. 11-207(a)(4) or Sec. 11-208(b)(1) or (2) of this subtitle with any image depicting a minor or an individual indistinguishable from an actual and identifiable child under the age of 13 years.

  (2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years.

  (3) A sentence imposed under this subsection may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence imposed for any other crime based on the act establishing a violation of Sec. 11-207 or Sec. 11-208 of this subtitle.

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