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2007 Laws of Maryland
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Ch. 341
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(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) 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.
(B-1)(1) A PERSON MAY NOT KNOWINGLY SOLICIT OR ATTEMPT TO
SOLICIT A MINOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSTITUTION, AS DEFINED IN §
11-301 OF THIS ARTICLE, OR A SEXUALLY EXPLICIT PERFORMANCE, AS
DEFINED IN § 3-1001 OF THIS TITLE.
(2) A PERSON MAY NOT BENEFIT FINANCIALLY, OR RECEIVE
ANYTHING OF VALUE, FROM KNOWINGLY PARTICIPATING IN A VENTURE THAT
HAS ENGAGED IN A VIOLATION OF PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION.
(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 imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $25,000 or
both.
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