Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 11-105: - 464 - (a) A person may not knowingly display for advertising purposes a picture, photograph, drawing, sculpture, or other visual representation or image of an individual or portion of a human body that: (1) depicts sadomasochistic abuse; (2) depicts sexual conduct as defined by § 11–101(d)(1), (2)
What this law says, in plain English
A person may not knowingly display sexually explicit or sadomasochistic images for advertising purposes, and property owners/managers may not knowingly allow such displays. Violation is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000, or both.
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