§ 3–325
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 3-325 (2026)
Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 3. Sexual Crimes
§ 3–325LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Personal identifying information” has the meaning stated in § 8–301 of this article.
(3)
“Sexual crime” means an act that would constitute a violation of this subtitle, § 3–602 of this title, § 3–902 of this title, or Title 11 of this article.
(b)
A person may not use the personal identifying information or identity of an individual without consent to invite, encourage, or solicit another to commit a sexual crime against the individual.
(c)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $25,000 or both.
(d)
(1)
A State’s Attorney or the Attorney General may investigate and prosecute a violation of this section or a violation of any crime based on the act establishing a violation of this section.
(2)
If the Attorney General exercises authority under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Attorney General has all the powers and duties of a State’s Attorney, including the use of a grand jury in any county or Baltimore City, to investigate and prosecute the violation.
(e)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the prosecution of a violation of this section or for a violation of any crime based on the act establishing a violation of this section may be commenced in any county in which:
(1)
an element of the crime occurred; or
(2)
the victim resides.