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§ 10-301. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal LawEffective: October 1, 2021

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 10. Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Subtitle 3. Hate Crimes
Effective: October 1, 2021
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 10-301
§ 10-301. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Gender identity
(b) “Gender identity” has the meaning stated in § 20-101 of the State Government Article.
Homeless
(c) “Homeless” means:
(1) lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; or
(2) having a primary nighttime residence that is:
(i) a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations; or
(ii) a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
Sexual orientation
(d) “Sexual orientation” means the identification of an individual as to male or female homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality.

Credits

Added by Acts 2005, c. 571, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2005. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 201, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009; Acts 2021, c. 385, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021; Acts 2021, c. 386, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 10-301, MD CRIM LAW § 10-301
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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