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§ 5-705.2. Prevention or interference with report of suspected abuse or neglect prohibited

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

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Family Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. Children (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Child Abuse and Neglect (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-705.2
§ 5-705.2. Prevention or interference with report of suspected abuse or neglect prohibited
Currentness
In general
(a) An individual may not intentionally prevent or interfere with the making of a report of suspected abuse or neglect required by § 5-704 or § 5-705.1(c)(2) of this subtitle.
Fines and penalties for violation of section
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 380, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-705.2, MD FAMILY § 5-705.2
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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