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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 07.01.07.08" title_num="07" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="07" heading="Reporting Crimes, Child Abuse, and Neglect.">
  <text>The following prevail over the confidentiality provisions of this chapter:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Suspected fraud in the administration of a Department program shall be reported as required by the regulations for that program;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Any ongoing or imminent criminal conduct of an applicant or customer may be reported to appropriate law enforcement personnel.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>