Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-1202
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-1202
in effect(a) A person may not knowingly:
(1) take, place, harbor, persuade, induce, or entice another by force, fraud, or coercion to provide services or labor; or
(2) receive a benefit or thing of value from the provision of services or labor by another that was induced by force, fraud, or coercion.
(b) A person may not aid or conspire with another to commit a violation of subsection (a) of this section.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years or a fine not exceeding $15,000 or both.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcr§ion=3-1202&enactments=falseFetched: 10/16/2026