Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-502

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Citation: Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-502, Maryland, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-28, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1760622
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(a) A single or married woman whose character or reputation for chastity is defamed by any person may maintain an action against that person. (b) The husband may maintain an action of slander against any person for words spoken falsely and maliciously about his wife for her character or reputation for chastity before or during the marriage.