Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Defamation
Section 3-501 - Defamatory Statement as to Chastity

Any word spoken falsely and maliciously and likely to injure a woman’s character or reputation for chastity is slander.

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Maryland Statutes

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action

Subtitle 5 - Defamation

Section 3-501 - Defamatory Statement as to Chastity

Section 3-502 - Action by Single or Married Woman or Husband

Section 3-503 - Liability of Broadcasting Stations for Defamatory Statements of Candidate for Public Office -- Opponent

Section 3-504 - Liability of Broadcasting Stations for Defamatory Statements of Candidate for Public Office -- Persons Other Than Opponent