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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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FAMILY LAW |
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TITLE 9. CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION |
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SUBTITLE 3. REMOVAL OF CHILD FROM STATE; CHILD ABDUCTION |
§ 9-301. Definitions
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(a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Lawful custodian. --
(1) "Lawful custodian" means a person who is authorized to have custody of and exercise control over a child who is under the age of 16 years.
(2) "Lawful custodian" includes a person who is authorized to have custody by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction in this State or any other state.
(c) Relative. -- "Relative" means:
(1) a parent;
(2) a grandparent or other ancestor;
(3) a brother;
(4) a sister;
(5) an aunt;
(6) an uncle; or
(7) an individual who was a lawful custodian before the commission of an act that violates § 9-304 or § 9-305 of this subtitle.