# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person

### Subtitle 11. Human Trafficking

#### Section 3-1103

(a) A person may not knowingly:

  (1) take or detain another with the intent to use force, threat, coercion, or fraud to compel the other to marry any person;

  (2) receive a financial benefit or thing of value in relation to a violation of this subsection; or

  (3) aid, abet, or conspire with another to violate this subsection.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of forced marriage and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years or a fine not exceeding $15,000 or both.

(c) A person who violates this section may be charged, tried, and sentenced in any county in or through which the person transported or attempted to transport the victim.

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