Maryland § 7-301

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-301, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7-301.

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Actual address” means a residential street address, school address, or work address of an individual as specified on the individual’s application to be a Program participant under this subtitle.

    (c)    “Disabled person” has the meaning stated in § 13–101 of the Estates and Trusts Article.

    (d)    “Domestic violence” has the same meaning as “abuse” under § 4–501(b) of the Family Law Article.

    (e)    “Harassment” means a violation of § 3–803 of the Criminal Law Article.

    (f)    “Program” means the Address Confidentiality Program.

    (g)    “Program participant” means an individual designated as a Program participant under this subtitle.

    (h)    “Sexual assault” means a sexual crime under § 3–303 through § 3–310, § 3–314, § 3–315, or § 3–322 through § 3–325 of the Criminal Law Article, the sexual abuse of a minor under § 3–602 of the Criminal Law Article, or the sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult under § 3–604 of the Criminal Law Article.

    (i)    “Stalking” has the meaning stated in § 3–802 of the Criminal Law Article.

    (j)    “Survivor of human trafficking” means an individual who has been recruited, harbored, transported, provided, or obtained for labor, services, or a sexual act through the use of force, fraud, or coercion.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-301

What does Maryland Code § 7-301 cover?

Section 7-301 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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