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Maryland Code, Criminal Law § 3-1202

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A person may not knowingly:

(1) take, place, harbor, persuade, induce, or entice another by force, fraud, or coercion to provide services or labor; or

(2) receive a benefit or thing of value from the provision of services or labor by another that was induced by force, fraud, or coercion.

(b) A person may not aid or conspire with another to commit a violation of subsection (a) of this section.

(c) 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 $15,000 or both.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Criminal Law § 3-1202 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/criminal-law/md-code-crim-law-sect-3-1202/

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