§ 3-1103. Marriage trafficking.

MD Crim Law Code § 3-1103 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A person may not knowingly:

(1)    take or detain another with the intent to use force, threat, coercion, or fraud to compel the other to marry any person;

(2)    receive a financial benefit or thing of value in relation to a violation of this subsection; or

(3)    aid, abet, or conspire with another to violate this subsection.

(b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of forced marriage and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years or a fine not exceeding $15,000 or both.

(c)    A person who violates this section may be charged, tried, and sentenced in any county in or through which the person transported or attempted to transport the victim.