Section 1-402 - No Prosecution if a Minor Is a Victim of Sex Trafficking or Human Trafficking

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) 'Qualifying offense' has the meaning stated in § 8–302 of the Criminal Procedure Article. (3) 'Sex trafficking' has the meaning stated in § 5–701 of the Family Law Article. (4) 'Victim of human trafficking' has the meaning stated in § 8–302 of the Criminal Procedure Article. (5) 'Violation' has the meaning stated in § 3–8A–01 of the Courts Article. (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.