Criminal Law 

(2)   "Family member" has the meaning stated in § 3-601 of this subtitle.

(3)   "Household member" has the meaning stated in § 3-601 of this subtitle.

(4)    (i)   "Sexual abuse" means an act that involves sexual molestation or exploitation of a minor, whether physical injuries are sustained or not.

(ii)   "Sexual abuse" includes:

1.   incest;

2.   rape;

3.   sexual offense in any degree;

4.   sodomy; and

5.   unnatural or perverted sexual practices.

(b)    (1)   A parent or other person who has permanent or temporary care or custody or responsibility for the supervision of a minor may not cause sexual abuse to the minor.

(2)   A household member or family member may not cause sexual abuse to a minor.

(c)   A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years.

(d)   A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for:

(1)   any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section; or

(2)   a violation of § 3-601 of this subtitle involving an act of abuse separate from sexual abuse under this section.

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