1. (a) The provisions of this subtitle are in addition to and not in substitution for the provisions of Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the Courts Article.

2. (b) Except as otherwise provided in § 5-705.1 of this subtitle, the provisions of this subtitle apply only to:

   1. (1) suspected abuse or neglect that is alleged to have occurred in this State; and
   2. (2) suspected abuse or neglect of a child who lives in this State, regardless of where the suspected abuse or neglect is alleged to have occurred.

Added by Acts 1987, c. 635, § 2, eff. July 1, 1988. Amended by Acts 2003, c. 308, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.