Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
FAMILY LAW |
TITLE 5. CHILDREN |
SUBTITLE 7. CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT |
§ 5-705.2. Preventing or interfering with report of suspected child abuse or neglect prohibited.
Latest version.
-
(a) Preventing or interfering with report prohibited. -- 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) Penalty. -- 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.