2013 Maryland Code
FAMILY LAW
§ 10-203 - Nonsupport of and desertion of minor child prohibited; penalties


MD Fam L Code § 10-203 (2013) What's This?

§10-203.

(a) A parent may not willfully fail to provide for the support of his or her minor child.

(b) A parent may not desert his or her minor child.

(c) An individual who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.

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