# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 7. Child Abuse and Neglect

#### Section 5-704.3

A local department that receives a report of suspected abuse or neglect under this subtitle involving a child who is a suspected victim of sex trafficking or labor trafficking shall refer the child to any appropriate regional navigator, as defined in Sec. 5-704.4 of this subtitle, for the jurisdiction where the trafficking occurred or where the child is a resident for services.

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Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)