Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-608
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 3-608, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
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§3–608.
Official statutory text
(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.
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years.
(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.
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years.
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