§ 5-117. Actions arising from alleged sexual abuse

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(a) "Sexual abuse" defined. -- In this section, "sexual abuse" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of the Family Law Article.

(b) Limitations period. -- An action for damages arising out of an alleged incident or incidents of sexual abuse that occurred while the victim was a minor shall be filed within 7 years of the date that the victim attains the age of majority.

HISTORY: 2003, ch. 360.

                    
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