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2017 Maryland Code
Criminal Law
Title 3 - Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 3 - Sexual Crimes
§ 3-324. Sexual solicitation of minor
Universal Citation: MD Crim Law Code § 3-324 (2017)
- (a) "Solicit" defined. -- 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) Prohibited. -- A person may not, with the intent to commit a violation of § 3-304, § 3-306, or § 3-307 of this subtitle or § 11-304, § 11-305, or § 11-306 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, § 3-306, or § 3-307 of this subtitle or § 11-304, § 11-305, or § 11-306 of this article.
- (c) Jurisdiction. -- 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) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $ 25,000 or both.
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