(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.
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