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§ 11-201. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal LawEffective: October 1, 2009

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 11. Indecency and Obscenity
Subtitle 2. Obscene Matter (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2009
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 11-201
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 417
§ 11-201. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Distribute
(b) “Distribute” means to transfer possession.
Knowingly
(c) “Knowingly” means having knowledge of the character and content of the matter.
Matter
(d) “Matter” means:
(1) a book, magazine, newspaper, or other printed or written material;
(2) a picture, drawing, photograph, motion picture, or other pictorial representation;
(3) a statue or other figure;
(4) a recording, transcription, or mechanical, chemical, or electrical reproduction; or
(5) any other article, equipment, machine, or material.
Sadomasochistic abuse
(e) “Sadomasochistic abuse” has the meaning stated in § 11-101 of this title.
Sexual conduct
(f) “Sexual conduct” has the meaning stated in § 11-101 of this title.
Sexual excitement
(g) “Sexual excitement” has the meaning stated in § 11-101 of this title.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 510, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, c. 511, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.
Formerly Art. 27, § 417.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 11-201, MD CRIM LAW § 11-201
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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