Ch. 167                                    2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

[(2)] (II) A household member or family member may not cause abuse to
a minor.

[(c)] (2) [A] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (C) OF THIS SECTION, A
person who violates PARAGRAPH (1) OF this [section] SUBSECTION is guilty of [a]
THE felony OF CHILD ABUSE IN THE SECOND DEGREE and on conviction is subject
to[:

(1)] imprisonment not exceeding 15 years[; or

(2) if the violation results in the death of the victim, imprisonment not
exceeding 30 years].

[(d)] (E) A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and
consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act
establishing the violation of this section.

3-602.

(a)     (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2)     "Family member" has the meaning stated in § 3-601 of this subtitle.

(3)     "Household member" has the meaning stated in § 3-601 of this
subtitle.

(4)     (i) "Sexual abuse" means an act that involves sexual molestation
or exploitation of a minor, whether physical injuries are sustained or not.

(ii) "Sexual abuse" includes:

1.       incest;

2.       rape;

3.       sexual offense in any degree;

4.       sodomy; and

5.       unnatural or perverted sexual practices.

(b)     (1) A parent or other person who has permanent or temporary care or
custody or responsibility for the supervision of a minor may not cause sexual abuse to
the minor.

(2) A household member or family member may not cause sexual abuse
to a minor.

(c)     A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is
subject to imprisonment not exceeding [15] 25 years.

(d)     A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and
consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for:

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