Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 1-402 - Exemption for minor victims of sex or human trafficking(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.(2) "Qualifying offense" has the meaning stated in § 8-302 of the Criminal Procedure Article.(3) "Sex trafficking" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of the Family Law Article.(4) "Victim of human trafficking" has the meaning stated in § 8-302 of the Criminal Procedure Article.(5) "Violation" has the meaning stated in § 3-8A-01 of the Courts Article.(b) A minor may not be criminally prosecuted or proceeded against under Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article for a qualifying offense, a violation, or an offense under § 3-1102 of this article if the minor committed the underlying act as a direct result of being a victim of sex trafficking or being a victim of human trafficking.Added by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 687, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2023.Added by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 686, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2023.