Section 5-117 - Actions arising from alleged sexual abuse. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-117. Actions arising from alleged sexual abuse.
 

(a)  "Sexual abuse" defined.- In this section, "sexual abuse" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of the Family Law Article. 

(b)  Limitations period.- An action for damages arising out of an alleged incident or incidents of sexual abuse that occurred while the victim was a minor shall be filed within 7 years of the date that the victim attains the age of majority. 
 

[2003, ch. 360.]