Section 11-201 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Distribute” means to transfer possession. (c) “Knowingly” means having knowledge of the character and content of the matter. (d) “Matter” means: (1) a book, magazine, newspaper, or other printed or written material; (2) a picture, drawing, photograph, motion picture, or other pictorial representation; (3) a statue or other figure; (4) a […]
Section 11-305 – Abduction of Child Under 16
(a) For the purpose of committing a crime under Title 3, Subtitle 3 of this article, a person may not: (1) persuade or entice or aid in the persuasion or enticement of an individual under the age of 16 years from the individual’s home or from the custody of the individual’s parent or guardian; and (2) knowingly secrete […]
Section 11-202 – Obscene Matter — Distribution, Exhibition, Importation, and Publication
(a) A person may not: (1) knowingly send or cause to be sent any obscene matter into the State for sale or distribution; (2) knowingly bring or cause to be brought any obscene matter into the State for sale or distribution; (3) in the State prepare, publish, print, exhibit, distribute, or offer to distribute any obscene matter; or (4) possess […]
Section 11-306 – Procuring or Solicitation of Prostitution or Assignation
(a) A person may not knowingly procure or solicit or offer to procure or solicit prostitution or assignation. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both. (c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in […]
Section 11-203 – Sale or Display of Obscene Item to Minor
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Distribute” includes to rent. (3) “Illicit sex” means: (i) human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal; (ii) acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse, or sodomy; or (iii) fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals. (4) “Item” means a: (i) still picture or photograph; (ii) book, pocket book, pamphlet, […]
Section 11-307 – Using Building, Structure, or Conveyance for Prostitution or Assignation
(a) A person may not knowingly: (1) allow a building, structure, or conveyance owned or under the person’s control to be used for prostitution or assignation; (2) allow or agree to allow a person into a building, structure, or conveyance for prostitution or assignation; or (3) keep, set up, maintain, or operate a building, structure, or conveyance for prostitution […]
Section 11-204 – Obscene Performance in Certain Counties
(a) This section applies only in Allegany, Anne Arundel, Charles, Howard, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. (b) (1) A person may not prepare, give, direct, present, perform or participate in an obscene performance, exhibition, drama, play, show, dancing exhibition, tableau, or other entertainment in which individuals perform or participate live in an obscene manner in the presence of […]
Section 11-205 – Obscene Matter — Advertising
(a) A person may not knowingly: (1) write or create advertising or otherwise promote the sale or distribution of matter the person represents or holds out to be obscene; or (2) solicit the publication of advertising that promotes the sale or distribution of matter the person represents or holds out to be obscene. (b) A person who violates this […]
Section 11-206 – Obscene Matter — Requiring Acceptance
(a) (1) A person may not knowingly require a purchaser or consignee to receive obscene matter as a condition to a sale, allocation, consignment, or delivery for resale of a paper, magazine, book, periodical, publication, or other merchandise. (2) In response to a person’s return of or failure to accept obscene matter, a person may not knowingly: (i) deny […]
Section 11-207 – Child Pornography
(a) A person may not: (1) cause, induce, solicit, or knowingly allow a minor to engage as a subject in the production of obscene matter or a visual representation or performance that depicts a minor engaged as a subject in sadomasochistic abuse or sexual conduct; (2) photograph or film a minor engaging in an obscene act, sadomasochistic abuse, […]