§ 5–702
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-702 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 7. Child Abuse and Neglect
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The purpose of this subtitle is to protect children who have been the subject of abuse or neglect by:
(1)
mandating the reporting of any suspected abuse or neglect;
(2)
giving immunity to any individual who reports, in good faith, a suspected incident of abuse or neglect;
(3)
requiring prompt investigation of each reported suspected incident of abuse or neglect;
(4)
causing immediate, cooperative efforts by the responsible agencies on behalf of children who have been the subject of reports of abuse or neglect; and
(5)
requiring each local department to give the appropriate service in the best interest of the abused or neglected child.