Md. Code, Crim. Law § 3-324 : CRIMINAL LAW — OTHER CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON — SEXUAL CRIMES —324 - Sexual solicitation of minor
(a) In this section, "solicit" means to command, authorize, urge, entice, request, or advise a person by any means, including:
(1) in person;
(2) through an agent or agency;
(3) over the telephone;
(4) through any print medium;
(5) by mail;
(6) by computer or Internet; or
(7) by any other electronic means.
(b)(1) A person may not, with the intent to commit a violation of §
3-304 or §
3-307 of this subtitle or §
11-303, §
11-304, §
11-305, §
11-306, or §
11-307 of this article, knowingly solicit a minor, or a law enforcement officer posing as a minor, to engage in activities that would be unlawful for the person to engage in under §
3-304 or §
3-307 of this subtitle or §
11-303, §
11-304, §
11-305, §
11-306, or §
11-307 of this article.
(2) A person may not, with the intent to commit a violation of §
3-304 or §
3-307 of this subtitle or §
11-303, §
11-304, §
11-305, §
11-306, or §
11-307 of this article, knowingly solicit the consent of a parent, guardian, or custodian of a minor, or a law enforcement officer posing as a parent, guardian, or custodian of a minor, to engage in activities with the minor that would be unlawful for the person to engage in under §
3-304 or §
3-307 of this subtitle or §
11-303, §
11-304, §
11-305, §
11-306, or §
11-307 of this article.
(c) A violation of this section is considered to be committed in the State for purposes of determining jurisdiction if the solicitation:
(1) originated in the State; or
(2) is received in the State.
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to:
(1) for a first offense, imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $25,000 or both; and
(2) for a second or subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.
Md. Code, CR § 3-324
Amended by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 129,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2020.
Amended by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 128,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2020.
Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 22,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 21,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2019.