# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 7. Child Abuse and Neglect

#### Section 5-705.3

In addition to any other provision of law relating to child abuse and neglect, a local department that receives a report of suspected child abuse under Sec. 5-704 or Sec. 5-705 of this subtitle shall notify the State Superintendent of Schools' designee within 48 hours if the report concerns:

(1) a family child care home or large family child care home; or

(2) a child care center.

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