# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 9. Child Custody and Visitation

### Subtitle 3. Removal of Child From State; Child Abduction

#### Section 9-306

(a) If an individual violates the provisions of Sec. 9-304 or Sec. 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 Sec. 9-304 or Sec. 9-305 of this subtitle.

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