Section 5-705.4 - Failure to report suspected abuse or neglectIf an agency participating in an investigation under § 5-706 of this subtitle has substantial grounds to believe that a person has knowingly failed to report suspected abuse or neglect as required by § 5-704 of this subtitle, the agency shall:
(1) file a complaint with the appropriate licensing board in accordance with the provisions of the Health Occupations Article if the person is a health practitioner;(2) file a complaint with the appropriate law enforcement agency if the person is a police officer; or(3) file a complaint with the county board of education or the appropriate agency, institution, or licensed facility at which the person is employed if the person is an educator or a human service worker.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 375,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 374,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 185,Sec. 4, eff. 6/1/2016.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.