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§ 3-322. Unnatural or perverted sexual practice

MD Crim Law Code § 3-322 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A person may not:

(1)    take the sexual organ of another or of an animal in the person’s mouth;

(2)    place the person’s sexual organ in the mouth of another or of an animal; or

(3)    commit another unnatural or perverted sexual practice with another or with an animal.

(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 $1,000 or both.

(c)    A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.

(d)    An indictment for a violation of this section:

(1)    is sufficient if it states that the defendant committed an unnatural and perverted sexual practice with a person or animal as applicable; but

(2)    need not state the particular:

(i)    unnatural or perverted sexual practice with which the defendant is charged; or

(ii)    manner in which the defendant committed the unnatural or perverted sexual practice.

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