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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law Article, Title 11, Subtitle 3: Chapter structure and definitions for prostitution offences",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland's prostitution offences are in Criminal Law Article, Title 11, Subtitle 3, which covers prostitution, assignation, and related offences.",
      "body": "Maryland's prostitution offences are in Criminal Law Article, Title 11, Subtitle 3, which covers prostitution, assignation, and related offences.\n\nWhat Maryland General Assembly actually says:\n\n“https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2027RS/Statute_Web/gcr/11-301.html”\n\nNote: Anchor record. All subsequent Maryland records sit under Criminal Law Article Title 11, Subtitle 3. The index page at https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/Statutes lists all articles and titles. Subtitle 3 is the prostitution subtitle. The page heading reads 'Article - Criminal Law'.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Definitions of prostitution, assignation, and related terms",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-301 defines 'Prostitution' as the performance of a sexual act, sexual contact, or vaginal intercourse for hire, and 'Assignation' as the making of an appointment or engagement for prostitution.",
      "body": "Maryland Criminal Law §11-301 defines 'Prostitution' as the performance of a sexual act, sexual contact, or vaginal intercourse for hire, and 'Assignation' as the making of an appointment or engagement for prostitution.\n\nWhat Maryland General Assembly actually says:\n\n“(c) \"Prostitution\" means the performance of a sexual act, sexual contact, or vaginal intercourse for hire. (b) \"Assignation\" means the making of an appointment or engagement for prostitution or any act in furtherance of the appointment or engagement.”\n\nNote: This is the definitions section for Subtitle 3. The definition of 'Prostitution' is the core definition that determines what falls under Maryland's prostitution offences. 'Sexually explicit performance' is also defined in §11-301(f): a public or private, live, photographed, recorded, or videotaped act or show in which the performer is wholly or partially nude, and which is intended to sexually arouse or appeal to the prurient interest of patrons or viewers.",
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      "evidence_quote": "(c) \"Prostitution\" means the performance of a sexual act, sexual contact, or vaginal intercourse for hire. (b) \"Assignation\" means the making of an appointment or engagement for prostitution or any act in furtherance of the appointment or engagement.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Definition references to §3-301 of Criminal Law Article",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-301 cross-references § 3-301 of the same article for the meanings of 'sexual act', 'sexual contact', and 'vaginal intercourse'.",
      "body": "Maryland Criminal Law §11-301 cross-references § 3-301 of the same article for the meanings of 'sexual act', 'sexual contact', and 'vaginal intercourse'.\n\nWhat Maryland General Assembly actually says:\n\n“(d) \"Sexual act\" has the meaning stated in § 3–301 of this article. (e) \"Sexual contact\" has the meaning stated in § 3–301 of this article. (h) \"Vaginal intercourse\" has the meaning stated in § 3–301 of this article.”\n\nNote: Section 11-301 delegates definitions to §3-301 of the Criminal Law Article for sexual act, sexual contact, and vaginal intercourse. Those definitions were NOT fetched in this batch - could_not_verify entry exists for §3-301 definitions.",
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      "evidence_quote": "(d) \"Sexual act\" has the meaning stated in § 3–301 of this article. (e) \"Sexual contact\" has the meaning stated in § 3–301 of this article. (h) \"Vaginal intercourse\" has the meaning stated in § 3–301 of this article.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-302: Cumulative prosecution for other applicable laws",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] A person charged with a crime under the prostitution subtitle may also be prosecuted and sentenced for violating any other applicable law.",
      "body": "A person charged with a crime under the prostitution subtitle may also be prosecuted and sentenced for violating any other applicable law.\n\nWhat Maryland General Assembly actually says:\n\n“A person charged with a crime under this subtitle may also be prosecuted and sentenced for violating any other applicable law.”\n\nNote: §11-302 allows cumulative prosecution - someone engaged in prostitution or related conduct under the prostitution subtitle can also face charges under other criminal laws (e.g., §11-304 for profiting from prostitution earnings).",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-303: Prostitution and assignation offence and penalty",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-303 makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly engage in prostitution or assignation by any means, or occupy a building, structure, or conveyance for prostitution or assignation, punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.",
      "body": "Maryland Criminal Law §11-303 makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly engage in prostitution or assignation by any means, or occupy a building, structure, or conveyance for prostitution or assignation, punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.\n\nWhat Maryland General Assembly actually says:\n\n“(a) A person may not knowingly: (1) engage in prostitution or assignation by any means; or (2) occupy a building, structure, or conveyance for prostitution or assignation. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.”\n\nNote: This is the core prostitution offence. It covers engaging in prostitution or assignation by any means, and also occupying a building for prostitution. The fee element is central - prostitution requires 'for hire' per §11-301(c). For a creator, paying a co-performer who is on camera could fall within 'engage in prostitution or assignation by any means' if it involves a sexual act for hire. Whether filming a paid sexual act for commercial sale falls inside these statutes is an OPEN LEGAL QUESTION.",
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      "evidence_quote": "(a) A person may not knowingly: (1) engage in prostitution or assignation by any means; or (2) occupy a building, structure, or conveyance for prostitution or assignation. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Affirmative defense for duress in prostitution prosecutions",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-303 allows an affirmative defense of duress if the defendant committed the act as a result of being a victim of an act in violation of Title 3, Subtitle 11 (human trafficking) or federal human trafficking law, but the defendant must notify the State's Attorney at least 10 days prior to trial.",
      "body": "Maryland Criminal Law §11-303 allows an affirmative defense of duress if the defendant committed the act as a result of being a victim of an act in violation of Title 3, Subtitle 11 (human trafficking) or federal human trafficking law, but the defendant must notify the State's Attorney at least 10 days prior to trial.\n\nWhat Maryland General Assembly actually says:\n\n“(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in a prosecution under this section, it is an affirmative defense of duress if the defendant committed the act as a result of being a victim of an act of another in violation of Title 3, Subtitle 11 of this article or the prohibition against human trafficking under federal law. (2) A defendant may not assert the affirmative defense provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection unless the defendant notifies the State's Attorney of the defendant's intention to assert the defense at least 10 days prior to trial.”\n\nNote: This defense is critical for creators who may have been coerced into prostitution or sexual acts for hire. The 10-day notification requirement is a procedural safeguard.",
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      "evidence_quote": "(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in a prosecution under this section, it is an affirmative defense of duress if the defendant committed the act as a result of being a victim of an act of another in violation of Title 3, Subtitle 11 of this article or the prohibition against human trafficking under federal law. (2) A defendant may not assert the affirmative defense provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection unless the defendant notifies the State's Attorney of the defendant's intention to assert the defense at least 10 days prior to trial.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-304: Profiting from prostitution earnings offence and penalty",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-304 makes it a misdemeanor to receive or acquire money or proceeds from the earnings of a person engaged in prostitution with intent to promote a crime, profit from a crime, or conceal or disguise money or proceeds, punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.",
      "body": "Maryland Criminal Law §11-304 makes it a misdemeanor to receive or acquire money or proceeds from the earnings of a person engaged in prostitution with intent to promote a crime, profit from a crime, or conceal or disguise money or proceeds, punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.\n\nWhat Maryland General Assembly actually says:\n\n“(a) A person may not receive or acquire money or proceeds from the earnings of a person engaged in prostitution with the intent to: (1) promote a crime under this subtitle; (2) profit from a crime under this subtitle; or (3) conceal or disguise the nature, location, source, ownership, or control of money or proceeds of a crime under this subtitle. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.”\n\nNote: This is the profiting-from-prostitution statute. It targets anyone who receives money from prostitution earnings with criminal intent. A creator who pays a co-performer who is on camera for a sexual act, or who profits from prostitution-related content, could be caught by this statute. The penalty (up to 10 years imprisonment, $10,000 fine) is significantly higher than §11-303, reflecting the seriousness with which the law treats profiting from prostitution.",
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      "evidence_quote": "(a) A person may not receive or acquire money or proceeds from the earnings of a person engaged in prostitution with the intent to: (1) promote a crime under this subtitle; (2) profit from a crime under this subtitle; or (3) conceal or disguise the nature, location, source, ownership, or control of money or proceeds of a crime under this subtitle. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.",
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      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Reference to Courts Article §5-106(b) for additional penalty",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-304 states that a person who violates this section is also subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.",
      "body": "Maryland Criminal Law §11-304 states that a person who violates this section is also subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.\n\nWhat Maryland General Assembly actually says:\n\n“A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.”\n\nNote: §11-304(c) references Courts Article §5-106(b) for additional penalty provisions. The content of Courts Article §5-106(b) was not fetched in this batch.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-305: Enticement of minors under 16 for prostitution offences",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-305 makes it a felony to persuade or entice an individual under 16 years from their home or custody for the purpose of committing a crime under Subtitle 3, and to knowingly secrete or harbor the individual, punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 25 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.",
      "body": "Maryland Criminal Law §11-305 makes it a felony to persuade or entice an individual under 16 years from their home or custody for the purpose of committing a crime under Subtitle 3, and to knowingly secrete or harbor the individual, punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 25 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.\n\nWhat Maryland General Assembly actually says:\n\n“(a) For the purpose of committing a crime under Title 3, Subtitle 3 of this article, a person may not: (1) persuade or entice or aid in the persuasion or enticement of an individual under the age of 16 years from the individual's home or from the custody of the individual's parent or guardian; and (2) knowingly secrete or harbor or aid in the secreting and harboring of the individual who has been persuaded or enticed in the manner described in item (1) of this subsection. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.”\n\nNote: This statute is relevant to creators who work with young people or who may be accused of enticing minors into prostitution or sexual performances. Note that §11-305 applies to persons under 16 only; Maryland has separate statutes for persons 16-17. The state of age is not proven by the defendant's belief.",
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      "evidence_quote": "(a) For the purpose of committing a crime under Title 3, Subtitle 3 of this article, a person may not: (1) persuade or entice or aid in the persuasion or enticement of an individual under the age of 16 years from the individual's home or from the custody of the individual's parent or guardian; and (2) knowingly secrete or harbor or aid in the secreting and harboring of the individual who has been persuaded or enticed in the manner described in item (1) of this subsection. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] No defense of ignorance of age in minor enticement prosecutions",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-305(c) provides that it is not a defense to prosecution under this section that the person did not know the age of the victim.",
      "body": "Maryland Criminal Law §11-305(c) provides that it is not a defense to prosecution under this section that the person did not know the age of the victim.\n\nWhat Maryland General Assembly actually says:\n\n“(c) It is not a defense to prosecution under this section that the person did not know the age of the victim.”\n\nNote: Strict liability for age - ignorance of the victim's age is no defense. This is relevant to creators who may work with individuals who claim to be 18 but are actually minors.",
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      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-306: Solicitation of prostitution or assignation",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-306 makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly procure or solicit or offer to procure or solicit prostitution or assignation, punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.",
      "body": "Maryland Criminal Law §11-306 makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly procure or solicit or offer to procure or solicit prostitution or assignation, punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.\n\nWhat Maryland General Assembly actually says:\n\n“(a) A person may not knowingly procure or solicit or offer to procure or solicit prostitution or assignation. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.”\n\nNote: This is the solicitation offence - procuring or soliciting prostitution or assignation. For a creator, this could apply to online solicitation of a co-performer for a sexual act for hire, or to advertising prostitution services. The term 'assignation' means an appointment or engagement for prostitution per §11-301(b).",
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      "evidence_quote": "(a) A person may not knowingly procure or solicit or offer to procure or solicit prostitution or assignation. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Affirmative defense for duress in solicitation prosecutions",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-306 allows an affirmative defense of duress if the defendant committed the act as a result of being a victim of an act in violation of Title 3, Subtitle 11 (human trafficking) or federal human trafficking law, with a 10-day notification requirement.",
      "body": "Maryland Criminal Law §11-306 allows an affirmative defense of duress if the defendant committed the act as a result of being a victim of an act in violation of Title 3, Subtitle 11 (human trafficking) or federal human trafficking law, with a 10-day notification requirement.\n\nWhat Maryland General Assembly actually says:\n\n“(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in a prosecution under this section, it is an affirmative defense of duress if the defendant committed the act as a result of being a victim of an act of another in violation of Title 3, Subtitle 11 of this article or the prohibition against human trafficking under federal law. (2) A defendant may not assert the affirmative defense provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection unless the defendant notifies the State's Attorney of the defendant's intention to assert the defense at least 10 days prior to trial.”\n\nNote: Same duress defense provision as §11-303, applying to solicitation prosecutions under §11-306.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-307: Permitting premises to be used for prostitution or assignation",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-307 makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly allow a building, structure, or conveyance owned or under the person's control to be used for prostitution or assignation, allow or agree to allow a person into a building for prostitution or assignation, or keep, set up, maintain, or operate a building for prostitution or assignation, punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.",
      "body": "Maryland Criminal Law §11-307 makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly allow a building, structure, or conveyance owned or under the person's control to be used for prostitution or assignation, allow or agree to allow a person into a building for prostitution or assignation, or keep, set up, maintain, or operate a building for prostitution or assignation, punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.\n\nWhat Maryland General Assembly actually says:\n\n“(a) A person may not knowingly: (1) allow a building, structure, or conveyance owned or under the person's control to be used for prostitution or assignation; (2) allow or agree to allow a person into a building, structure, or conveyance for prostitution or assignation; or (3) keep, set up, maintain, or operate a building, structure, or conveyance for prostitution or assignation. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.”\n\nNote: This statute targets premises liability for prostitution. For a creator, this could apply to allowing a filming location to be used for prostitution or assignation. The statute covers both the physical premises and the act of allowing someone onto premises for prostitution.",
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      "evidence_quote": "(a) A person may not knowingly: (1) allow a building, structure, or conveyance owned or under the person's control to be used for prostitution or assignation; (2) allow or agree to allow a person into a building, structure, or conveyance for prostitution or assignation; or (3) keep, set up, maintain, or operate a building, structure, or conveyance for prostitution or assignation. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Affirmative defense for duress in premises prosecutions",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-307 allows an affirmative defense of duress if the defendant committed the act as a result of being a victim of an act in violation of Title 3, Subtitle 11 (human trafficking) or federal human trafficking law, with a 10-day notification requirement.",
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      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Maryland Criminal Law §11-201 defines 'Distribute' as to transfer possession, 'Knowingly' as having knowledge of the character and content of the matter, and 'Matter' as including books, magazines, pictures, recordings, and other articles.",
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