Maryland Statutes
§ 3-608
Maryland § 3-608
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Md. Code Ann., Criminal Law § 3-608 (2026).
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(a)In this section, “missing child” means a minor whose whereabouts are unknown to a parent or other person who has permanent care and custody or responsibility for the supervision of the minor.
(b)Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a parent or other person who has permanent care or custody or responsibility for the supervision of a minor under the age of 13 years may not recklessly or willfully fail to notify the appropriate law enforcement agency that the minor is a missing child within 24 hours of the time at which the parent or other person knew or should have known that the minor is a missing child.
(c)This section does not apply if the fact that the minor is a missing child has already been reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
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