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Ch. 273 2002 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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(i) ] physical injury sustained by a minor as a result of cruel or
inhumane treatment or as a result of a malicious act under circumstances that
indicate that the minor's health or welfare is harmed or threatened by the treatment
or act[; or
(ii) sexual abuse of a minor, whether physical injuries are sustained
or not].
(3) "Family member" means a relative of a minor by blood, adoption, or
marriage.
(4) "Household member" means a person who lives with or is a regular
presence in a home of a minor at the time of the alleged abuse.
[(5) (i) "Sexual abuse" means an act that involves sexual molestation
or exploitation of a minor.
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"Sexual abuse" includes:
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incest;
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rape;
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sexual offense in any degree;
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sodomy; and
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unnatural or perverted sexual practices.]
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(ii)
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(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 abuse to the
minor.
(2) A household member or family member may not cause abuse to a
minor.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony 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) 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.
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(2) "FAMILY MEMBER" HAS THE MEANING STATED IN § 3-601 OF THIS
SUBTITLE.
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