Md. Code, Crim. Law § 3-609

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 3-609 - Duty to report death of minor
(a) Unless the death of a minor has already been reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency or medical authority, a parent or other person who has permanent care or custody or responsibility for the supervision of a minor shall report the death of the minor to the appropriate law enforcement agency or medical authority within 5 hours of becoming aware of the death.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years.

Md. Code, CR § 3-609

Added by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 366,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2013.