Within 48 hours after receiving a report of a substance-exposed newborn, the local department shall:

1. A. See the newborn in person;
2. B. Consult with a health care practitioner with knowledge of the newborn’s condition and the effects of any prenatal alcohol or controlled drug exposure; and
3. C. Attempt to interview the newborn’s mother and any other individual responsible for care of the newborn.

Authority: Family Law Article, §5-704.2, Annotated Code of Maryland
(Federal Authority: U.S.C. 42 §5106b)

Effective date: December 23, 2013 (40:25 Md. R. 2067)