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§ 5-1301. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandFamily LawEffective: July 1, 2017

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Family Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. Children (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 13. Child Welfare Accountability (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2017
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-1301
§ 5-1301. Definitions
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Abuse
(b) “Abuse” has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title.
Administration
(c) “Administration” means the Social Services Administration of the Department.
Child
(d) “Child” means any individual under the age of 18 years.
Indicated
(e) “Indicated” has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title.
Kinship care
(f) “Kinship care” has the meaning stated in § 5-501 of this title.
Local department
(g) “Local department” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of this article.
Neglect
(h) “Neglect” has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title.
Out-of-home placement
(i) “Out-of-home placement” means placement of a child into foster care, kinship care, group care, or residential treatment care.
Ruled out
(j) “Ruled out” has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title.
Secretary
(k) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Human Services.
Unsubstantiated
(l) “Unsubstantiated” has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title.

Credits

Added by Acts 2006, c. 31, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007; Acts 2006, c. 475, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007. Amended by Acts 2015, c. 366, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2015; Acts 2017, c. 62, § 6.
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-1301, MD FAMILY § 5-1301
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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