(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 […]
(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 […]
(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, […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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, […]
(a) (1) In this section, “indistinguishable from an actual and identifiable child” means an ordinary person would conclude that the image is of an actual and identifiable minor. (2) “Indistinguishable from an actual and identifiable child” includes a computer–generated image that has been created, adapted, or modified to appear as an actual and identifiable child. (3) “Indistinguishable from an […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Child pornography” means any electronic image or visual depiction that is unlawful under § 11-207 or § 11-208 of this subtitle. (3) “Controlled or owned”, with respect to a server or other storage device, means to be entirely owned by an interactive computer service provider or […]
(a) A person may not hire, employ, or use an individual, if the person knows, or possesses facts under which the person should reasonably know, that the individual is a minor, to do or assist in doing an act described in § 11-203 of this subtitle. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a […]
(a) (1) A person having a bona fide scientific, educational, governmental, artistic, news, or other similar justification for possessing or distributing prohibited matter is not subject to the prohibitions and penalties imposed by this subtitle. (2) A distribution made in accordance with a bona fide scientific, educational, governmental, artistic, news, or other similar justification is not subject to […]
When the conviction of a person for a violation of this subtitle becomes final, the court may order the destruction of any matter or advertisement that was the basis of the person’s conviction and that remains in the possession or under the control of the court, the State, or a law enforcement unit.
