§ 7–301
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 7-301 (2026)
Title 7. Secretary of State
Subtitle 3. Address Confidentiality Program
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Actual address” means a residential street address, school address, or work address of an individual as specified on the individual’s application to be a Program participant under this subtitle.
(c)
“Disabled person” has the meaning stated in § 13–101 of the Estates and Trusts Article.
(d)
“Domestic violence” has the same meaning as “abuse” under § 4–501(b) of the Family Law Article.
(e)
“Harassment” means a violation of § 3–803 of the Criminal Law Article.
(f)
“Program” means the Address Confidentiality Program.
(g)
“Program participant” means an individual designated as a Program participant under this subtitle.
(h)
“Sexual assault” means a sexual crime under § 3–303 through § 3–310, § 3–314, § 3–315, or § 3–322 through § 3–325 of the Criminal Law Article, the sexual abuse of a minor under § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article, or the sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult under § 3–604 of the Criminal Law Article.
(i)
“Stalking” has the meaning stated in § 3–802 of the Criminal Law Article.
(j)
“Survivor of human trafficking” means an individual who has been recruited, harbored, transported, provided, or obtained for labor, services, or a sexual act through the use of force, fraud, or coercion.