# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 9. Child Custody and Visitation

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

#### Section 9-307

(a) A person who violates any provision of Sec. 9-304 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $250 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days.

(b) If the child is out of the custody of the lawful custodian for not more than 30 days, a person who violates any provision of Sec. 9-305(a) of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.

(c) If the child is out of the custody of the lawful custodian for more than 30 days, a person who violates any provision of Sec. 9-305(a) of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,500 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years, or both.

(d) A person who violates any provision of Sec. 9-305(b) of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.

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