# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person

### Subtitle 3. Sexual Crimes

#### Section 3-324

(a) In this section, "solicit" means to command, authorize, urge, entice, request, or advise a person by any means, including:

  (1) in person;

  (2) through an agent or agency;

  (3) over the telephone;

  (4) through any print medium;

  (5) by mail;

  (6) by computer or Internet; or

  (7) by any other electronic means.

(b)

  (1) A person may not, with the intent to commit a violation of Sec. 3-304, Sec. 3-307, or Sec. 3-308.1(c) or (d) of this subtitle or Sec. 11-207, Sec. 11-303, Sec. 11-304, Sec. 11-305, Sec. 11-306, or Sec. 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 Sec. 3-304, Sec. 3-307, or Sec. 3-308.1(c) or (d) of this subtitle or Sec. 11-207, Sec. 11-303, Sec. 11-304, Sec. 11-305, Sec. 11-306, or Sec. 11-307 of this article.

  (2) A person may not, with the intent to commit a violation of Sec. 3-304, Sec. 3-307, or Sec. 3-308.1(c) or (d) of this subtitle or Sec. 11-207, Sec. 11-303, Sec. 11-304, Sec. 11-305, Sec. 11-306, or Sec. 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 Sec. 3-304, Sec. 3-307, or Sec. 3-308.1(c) or (d) of this subtitle or Sec. 11-207, Sec. 11-303, Sec. 11-304, Sec. 11-305, Sec. 11-306, or Sec. 11-307 of this article.

(c) A violation of this section is considered to be committed in the State for purposes of determining jurisdiction if the solicitation:

  (1) originated in the State; or

  (2) is received in the State.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to:

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

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

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