Md. Code, Family Law § 5-703
Md. Code, Family Law § 5-703
in effect(a) The provisions of this subtitle are in addition to and not in substitution for the provisions of Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the Courts Article.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in § 5–705.1 of this subtitle, the provisions of this subtitle apply only to:
(1) suspected abuse or neglect that is alleged to have occurred in this State; and
(2) suspected abuse or neglect of a child who lives in this State, regardless of where the suspected abuse or neglect is alleged to have occurred.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gfl§ion=5-703&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026
