Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Defamation
Section 3-502 - Action by Single or Married Woman or Husband

(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.

Structure Maryland Statutes

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