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2021 Maryland Statutes
Family Law
Title 5 - Children
Subtitle 7 - Child Abuse and Neglect
Section 5-705.2 - Preventing or Interfering With Report of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect Prohibited
Universal Citation: MD. Family Law Code Ann. § 5-705.2 (2021)
(a) An individual may not intentionally prevent or interfere with the making of a report of suspected abuse or neglect required by § 5–704 or § 5–705.1(c)(2) of this subtitle.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
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