Maryland Criminal Law Section 3-605
§ 3-605.
  (a)   This section does not apply to abuse that involves sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult.
  (b)   (1)   A caregiver, a parent, or other person who has permanent or temporary care or responsibility for the supervision of a vulnerable adult may not cause abuse or neglect of the vulnerable adult.
    (2)   A household member or family member may not cause abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult.
  (c)   A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
  (d)   A sentence imposed under this section shall be in addition to any other sentence imposed for a conviction arising from the same facts and circumstances unless the evidence required to prove each crime is substantially identical.