§ 9–306
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 9-306 (2026)
Title 9. Child Custody and Visitation
Subtitle 3. Removal of Child From State; Child Abduction
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(a)
If an individual violates the provisions of § 9-304 or § 9-305 of this subtitle, the individual may file in an equity court a petition that:
(1)
states that, at the time the act was done, a failure to do the act would have resulted in a clear and present danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the child; and
(2)
seeks to revise, amend, or clarify the custody order.
(b)
If a petition is filed as provided in subsection (a) of this section within 96 hours of the act, a finding by the court that, at the time the act was done, a failure to do the act would have resulted in a clear and present danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the child is a complete defense to any action brought for a violation of § 9-304 or § 9-305 of this subtitle.