(a) The court, on its own motion or on application of a party, may issue an appropriate order directing, restraining, or otherwise controlling the conduct of a person who is properly before the court, if the court finds that the conduct:
- (1) Is or may be detrimental or harmful to a child over whom the court has jurisdiction;
- (2) Will tend to defeat the execution of an order or disposition made or to be made under this subtitle; or
- (3) Will assist in the rehabilitation of or is necessary for the welfare of the child.
(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall apply to a person not a party to the petition if the person is given:
- (1) Notice of the proposed order controlling the person's conduct; and
- (2) The opportunity to contest the entry of the proposed order.
- (c) An order issued under this section is enforceable under Title 15, Chapter 200 of the Maryland Rules.
Added by Acts 2001, c. 415, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.