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§ 3-609. Parents or guardians required to notify law enforcement agency upon death of a minor

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal LawEffective: October 1, 2013

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, 2013
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 3-609
§ 3-609. Parents or guardians required to notify law enforcement agency upon death of a minor
Currentness
In general
(a) Unless the death of a minor has already been reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency or medical authority, a parent or other person who has permanent care or custody or responsibility for the supervision of a minor shall report the death of the minor to the appropriate law enforcement agency or medical authority within 5 hours of becoming aware of the death.
Violation of section a misdemeanor
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 366, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 3-609, MD CRIM LAW § 3-609
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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