Section 8-5 - A-01. Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-5A-01. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Legal occupant.- "Legal occupant" means an occupant who resides on the premises with the actual knowledge and permission of the landlord. 

(c)  Offender.- "Offender" means a person who commits an act of domestic violence or commits a sexual assault offense. 

(d)  Peace order.- "Peace order" means an enforceable final peace order. 

(e)  Protective order.- "Protective order" means an enforceable final protective order. 

(f)  Victim of domestic violence.- "Victim of domestic violence" means a person who is: 

(1) A victim of domestic abuse, as defined in § 4-501 of the Family Law Article; and 

(2) A person eligible for relief, as defined in § 4-501 of the Family Law Article. 

(g)  Victim of sexual assault.- "Victim of sexual assault" means a person who is a victim of: 

(1) A sexual crime under Title 3, Subtitle 3 of the Criminal Law Article; 

(2) Child sexual abuse under § 3-602 of the Criminal Law Article; or 

(3) Sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult under § 3-604 of the Criminal Law Article. 
 

[2010, chs. 318, 319.]