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The following persons must register:(1) a child sexual offender;
(2) an offender;
(3) a sexually violent offender;
(4) a sexually violent predator;
(5) a child sexual offender who, before moving into Maryland, was required to register in another state or by a federal, military, or Native American tribal court for an offense that occurred before October 1, 1995;
(6) an offender, sexually violent offender, or sexually violent predator who, before moving into Maryland, was required to register in another state or by a federal, military, or Native American tribal court for an offense that occurred before July 1, 1997; or
(7) a child sexual offender, offender, sexually violent offender, or sexually violent predator who is required to register in another state, who is not a resident of Maryland, and who enters Maryland to:
(a) carry on employment; or
(b) attend a public or private educational institution, including a secondary school, trade or professional institution, or institution of higher education, as a part- or full-time student.
The term of registration is:
(1) 10 years; or
(2) life, if:
(a) an offender is a sexually violent predator;
(b) an offender has been convicted of a sexually violent offense;
(c) an offender has been convicted of committing a sexual act involving penetration of a minor under 12; or
(d) an offender has been convicted of a prior offense as a child sexual offender, an offender, or a sexually violent offender.
An offender who is not a resident of Maryland must register for the appropriate time specified above or until his or her employment or student enrollment in Maryland ends.
A registrant who knowingly fails to register, knowingly fails to provide required written notice, or knowingly provides false information of a material fact is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to imprisonment not exceeding three years, a fine not exceeding $5,000, or both.
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