1. (a) In this section, “indecent exposure” includes engaging in an act of masturbation in public, whether or not the person's genitalia are exposed.
2. (b) A person may not commit the common law crime of indecent exposure.

3. (c) A person may not with prurient intent commit the common law crime of indecent exposure when the person knows or reasonably should know that a minor is present and the minor is:

   1. (1) at least 2 years old; and
   2. (2) more than 4 years younger than the person.

4. (d)

   1. (1) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
   2. (2) A person who violates subsection (c) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2021, c. 331, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021; Acts 2024, c. 858, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 859, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024.

Formerly Art. 27, § 335A.