Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-828
Acts or omissions of adult causing child in need of assistance prohibited
Effective Apr 8, 2006Added by Acts 2001, c. 415, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 44, § 6, eff. April 8, 2006.State of Maryland
- (a) An adult may not willfully contribute to, encourage, cause or tend to cause any act, omission, or condition that renders a child in need of assistance.
- (b) A person may be convicted under this section even if the child is not adjudicated a CINA.
- (c) An adult who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,500 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.
- (d) A petition alleging a violation of this section shall be prepared and filed by the State's Attorney.
- (e) If an adult is charged under this section, the allegations shall be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
Added by Acts 2001, c. 415, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 44, § 6, eff. April 8, 2006.