§ 3–324

in person;

through an agent or agency;

over the telephone;

through any print medium;

by mail;

by computer or Internet; or

by any other electronic means.

A person may not, with the intent to commit a violation of § 3–304, § 3–307, or § 3–308.1(c) or (d) of this subtitle or § 11–207, § 11–303, § 11–304, § 11–305, § 11–306, or § 11–307 of this article, knowingly solicit a minor, or a law enforcement officer posing as a minor, to engage in activities that would be unlawful for the person to engage in under § 3–304, § 3–307, or § 3–308.1(c) or (d) of this subtitle or § 11–207, § 11–303, § 11–304, § 11–305, § 11–306, or § 11–307 of this article.

A person may not, with the intent to commit a violation of § 3–304, § 3–307, or § 3–308.1(c) or (d) of this subtitle or § 11–207, § 11–303, § 11–304, § 11–305, § 11–306, or § 11–307 of this article, knowingly solicit the consent of a parent, guardian, or custodian of a minor, or a law enforcement officer posing as a parent, guardian, or custodian of a minor, to engage in activities with the minor that would be unlawful for the person to engage in under § 3–304, § 3–307, or § 3–308.1(c) or (d) of this subtitle or § 11–207, § 11–303, § 11–304, § 11–305, § 11–306, or § 11–307 of this article.

originated in the State; or

is received in the State.

for a first offense, imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $25,000 or both; and

for a second or subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.