New laws addressing artificial intelligence-generated revenge porn, child social media stars and the minimum wage go into effect Tuesday in the District, Maryland and Virginia.

The laws take effect as Maryland and Virginia begin their new fiscal years. The District has new statutes taking effect Tuesday, even though its fiscal year starts Oct. 1.

District

Minimum wage: The city’s minimum wage jumps from $17.50 per hour to $17.95 per hour. The D.C. Council paused a planned increase in the tipped minimum wage for servers, bartenders and other tip-heavy professions as it debates whether to ditch the new pay scale this fall.

Maryland

New taxes and fees: Marylanders making at least $500,000 per year will see $1,800 added to their tax bill. A 2% surcharge on capital gains will affect residents making at least $350,000 annually. Cannabis sales taxes will bump up from 9% to 12%, taxes on sports betting will jump from 15% to 20%, and a new “tech tax” will slap a 3% fee on services such as data processing, cloud storage and cryptocurrency mining.

Revenge porn: Using artificial intelligence to create a “visual representation” of someone in a pornographic manner will become a civil offense. Sharing the AI-generated images will make someone liable for the civil penalties.

Cryptocurrency ATMs: Regulations begin for the digital currency ATMs found throughout Maryland. ATM owners have to register with the state so officials and users will know who to contact if there are any issues with the machine.

Crisis hotline: State officials will need to run hotlines for people in crisis or those experiencing suicidal ideation in each jurisdiction throughout Maryland. The new system is intended to help hotline providers be on the same page as the national 988 network.

Virginia

Exhibition driving: Participating in drag races or passengers who ride on the hood or top of a car will be eligible for reckless driving charges. The law aims to address roaring “sideshows” in which crowds take over intersections to watch drivers perform doughnuts, burnouts and other stunts. Those convicted could lose their license for six months and have their cars impounded.

Cellphone ban in schools: School boards will need to create policies restricting students from using their cellphones during the school day. It puts into law Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order last year that created a bell-to-bell ban on students having access to their phones. Some exceptions will be made for students with language or learning difficulties, and using the phone during the day is not grounds for a suspension or expulsion.

Young social media stars: Children under 16 years old who qualify as “content creators” will have a dedicated trust account set up for earnings from their social media following. “Content creators” are children who use their name and image in their material and also generate enough views and interactions to hit the social media platform’s compensation threshold. The young influencers will get access to their trust when they turn 18.

Laughing gas: Inhaling laughing gas, or nitrous oxide containers that are also called “whippets,” for recreational purposes, will join the state’s list of banned substances. Selling laughing gas to minors will be treated as a misdemeanor as well and is punishable by up to a year behind bars.

• Matt Delaney can be reached at mdelaney@washingtontimes.com.