§ 9–304
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 9-304 (2026)
Title 9. Child Custody and Visitation
Subtitle 3. Removal of Child From State; Child Abduction
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If a child is under the age of 16 years, a relative who knows that another person is the lawful custodian of the child may not, with the intent to deprive the lawful custodian of the custody of the child:
(1)
abduct, take, or carry away the child from the lawful custodian to a place within this State;
(2)
having acquired lawful possession of the child, detain the child within this State for more than 48 hours after the lawful custodian demands that the child be returned;
(3)
harbor or hide the child within this State, knowing that possession of the child was obtained by another relative in violation of this section; or
(4)
act as an accessory to an act prohibited by this section.