Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 10-219
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 10-219
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- minor: means an individual under the age of 18 years. See
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(a) An individual who has care, custody, or control of a minor child may not desert the child:
(1) with the intent that the child become a public charge; or
(2) without providing for the child’s support for at least 3 years by a responsible individual or a licensed child care facility.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year.