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§ 3-605. Abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal LawEffective: October 1, 2020

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 6. Abuse and Other Offensive Conduct
Effective: October 1, 2020
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 3-605
§ 3-605. Abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults
Currentness
Application of section
(a) This section does not apply to abuse that involves sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult.
Prohibited
(b)(1) A caregiver, a parent, or other person who has permanent or temporary care or responsibility for the supervision of a vulnerable adult may not:
(i) cause abuse or neglect of the vulnerable adult; or
(ii) intentionally and maliciously inflict severe emotional distress on the vulnerable adult.
(2) A household member or family member may not:
(i) cause abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult; or
(ii) intentionally and maliciously inflict severe emotional distress on a vulnerable adult.
Penalty
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Sentence
(d) A sentence imposed under this section shall be in addition to any other sentence imposed for a conviction arising from the same facts and circumstances unless the evidence required to prove each crime is substantially identical.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 321, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2020, c. 34, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 3-605, MD CRIM LAW § 3-605
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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