Section 3-601.1 – Committing Crime of Violence in Presence of Minor
(a) (1) A person may not commit a crime of violence as defined in § 5–101 of the Public Safety Article when the person knows or reasonably should know that a minor who is at least 2 years old is present in a residence. (2) For the purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, a minor is present […]
Section 3-602 – Sexual Abuse of a Minor
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Family member” has the meaning stated in § 3–601 of this subtitle. (3) “Household member” has the meaning stated in § 3–601 of this subtitle. (4) (i) “Sexual abuse” means an act that involves sexual molestation or exploitation of a minor, whether physical injuries are sustained or not. […]
Section 3-602.1 – Neglect of a Minor
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Family member” has the meaning stated in § 3–601 of this subtitle. (3) “Household member” has the meaning stated in § 3–601 of this subtitle. (4) “Mental injury” means the substantial impairment of a minor’s mental or psychological ability to function. (5) (i) “Neglect” means the intentional failure to […]
Section 3-602.2 – Failure to Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
(a) A person who is required to provide notice of suspected abuse or neglect of a child or make a written report of suspected abuse or neglect of a child under § 5–704 of the Family Law Article may not knowingly fail to provide the required notice or make the required written report if the person […]
Section 3-603 – Sale of Minor
(a) A person may not sell, barter, or trade, or offer to sell, barter, or trade, a minor for money, property, or anything else of value. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both […]
Section 3-604 – Abuse or Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult in the First Degree
(a) (1) In this section and §§ 3–605 and 3–606 of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Abuse” means the sustaining of physical pain or injury by a vulnerable adult as a result of cruel or inhumane treatment or as a result of a malicious act under circumstances that indicate that the vulnerable adult’s […]
Section 3-605 – Abuse or Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult in the Second Degree
(a) This section does not apply to abuse that involves sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult. (b) (1) A caregiver, a parent, or other person who has permanent or temporary care or responsibility for the supervision of a vulnerable adult may not: (i) cause abuse or neglect of the vulnerable adult; or (ii) intentionally and maliciously inflict severe emotional distress […]
Section 3-606 – Abuse or Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult — Investigation
If a State or local unit receives a report of present or past abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult, an investigation shall be conducted in accordance with: (1) § 7-1005 of the Health – General Article if the adult has a developmental disability as defined in § 7-101 of the Health – General Article; (2) § […]
Section 3-607 – Hazing
(a) A person may not recklessly or intentionally do an act or create a situation that subjects a student to the risk of serious bodily injury for the purpose of an initiation into a student organization of a school, college, or university. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction […]
Section 3-608 – Duty to Report Missing Child
(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 […]