(a) In this section, "solicit" means to command, authorize, urge, entice, request, or advise a person by any means, including: (1) in person; (2) through an agent or agency; (3) over the telephone; (4) through any print medium; (5) by mail; (6) by computer or Internet; or (7) by any other electronic means. (b) (1) A person may not, with the intent to commit a violation of § 3- 304 or § 3-307 of this subtitle or § 11-207, § 11-303, § 11-304, § 11-305, § 11-306, or § 11-307 of this article, knowingly solicit a minor, or a law enforcement officer posing as a minor, to engage in activities that would be unlawful for the person to engage in under § 3-304 or § 3-307 of this subtitle or § 11-207, § 11-303, § 11-304, § 11-305, § 11-306, or § 11-307 of this article. (2) A person may not, with the intent to commit a violation of § 3- 304 or § 3-307 of this subtitle or § 11-207, § 11-303, § 11-304, § 11-305, § 11-306, or § 11-307 of this article, knowingly solicit the consent of a parent, guardian, or custodian of a minor, or a law enforcement officer posing as a parent, guardian, or custodian of a minor, to engage in activities with the minor that would be unlawful for the person to engage in under § 3-304 or § 3-307 of this subtitle or § 11-207, § 11-303, § 11-304, § 11-305, § 11-306, or § 11-307 of this article. (c) A violation of this section is considered to be committed in the State for purposes of determining jurisdiction if the solicitation: (1) originated in the State; or (2) is received in the State. (d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to: (1) for a first offense, imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $25,000 or both; and (2) for a second or subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.
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