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2022 Maryland Statutes
Criminal Law
Title 10 - Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Subtitle 3 - Hate Crimes
Section 10-301 - Definitions
Universal Citation: MD. Criminal Law Code § 10-301 (2022)
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Gender identity” has the meaning stated in § 20–101 of the State Government Article.
(c) “Homeless” means:
(1) lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; or
(2) having a primary nighttime residence that is:
(i) a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations; or
(ii) a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
(d) “Sexual orientation” means the identification of an individual as to male or female homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality.
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