§ 10-201. Nonsupport of spouse prohibited; penalties

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(a) In general. -- A spouse may not willfully fail to provide for the support of the other spouse, without just cause.

(b) Penalties. -- 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.

(c) Disposition of fine. -- If an individual is convicted under this section, the court may order the individual to pay any fine wholly or partly to the spouse.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 88; 1984, ch. 296, § 2.

                    
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