§ 5–703
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-703 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 7. Child Abuse and Neglect
§ 5–703LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The provisions of this subtitle are in addition to and not in substitution for the provisions of Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the Courts Article.
(b)
Except as otherwise provided in § 5–705.1 of this subtitle, the provisions of this subtitle apply only to:
(1)
suspected abuse or neglect that is alleged to have occurred in this State; and
(2)
suspected abuse or neglect of a child who lives in this State, regardless of where the suspected abuse or neglect is alleged to have occurred.