2018 Maryland Code
Criminal Law
Title 3 - Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 6 - Abuse and Other Offensive Conduct
§ 3-605. Abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in the second degree
(a) Scope of section. -- This section does not apply to abuse that involves sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult.
(b) Prohibited. --
(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) Penalty. -- 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) Sentencing. -- 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.