# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 01 — Office of the Secretary

### Chapter 07 — Confidentiality of Records

#### Regulation .08 Reporting Crimes, Child Abuse, and Neglect.

*COMAR 07.01.07.08*

The following prevail over the confidentiality provisions of this chapter:

A. Suspected child abuse or neglect, or abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult, shall be reported in accordance with the provisions of Family Law Article, Annotated Code of Maryland;

B. Suspected fraud in the administration of a Department program shall be reported as required by the regulations for that program;

C. Any ongoing or imminent criminal conduct of an applicant or customer may be reported to appropriate law enforcement personnel.