1. (a)

   1. (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
   2. (2) “Qualifying offense” has the meaning stated in § 8-302 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
   3. (3) “Sex trafficking” has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of the Family Law Article.
   4. (4) “Victim of human trafficking” has the meaning stated in § 8-302 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
   5. (5) “Violation” has the meaning stated in § 3-8A-01 of the Courts Article.
2. (b) A minor may not be criminally prosecuted or proceeded against under Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article for a qualifying offense, a violation, or an offense under § 3-1102 of this article if the minor committed the underlying act as a direct result of being a victim of sex trafficking or being a victim of human trafficking.

Added by Acts 2023, c. 686, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 687, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.