Section 11-301 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Assignation” means the making of an appointment or engagement for prostitution or any act in furtherance of the appointment or engagement. (c) “Prostitution” means the performance of a sexual act, sexual contact, or vaginal intercourse for hire. (d) “Sexual act” has the meaning stated in § 3–301 […]
Section 11-302 – Effect of Subtitle on Other Laws
A person charged with a crime under this subtitle may also be prosecuted and sentenced for violating any other applicable law.
Section 11-303 – House of Prostitution
(a) A person may not knowingly: (1) engage in prostitution or assignation by any means; or (2) occupy a building, structure, or conveyance for 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 […]
Section 11-304 – Receiving Earnings of Prostitute
(a) A person may not receive or acquire money or proceeds from the earnings of a person engaged in prostitution with the intent to: (1) promote a crime under this subtitle; (2) profit from a crime under this subtitle; or (3) conceal or disguise the nature, location, source, ownership, or control of money or proceeds of a crime under […]
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 […]