(a) If a destitute adult child is in this State and has a parent who has or is able to earn sufficient means, the parent may not neglect or refuse to provide the destitute adult child with food, shelter, care, and clothing.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13 - Support of Parents and Adult Children
Section 13-101 - "Destitute Adult Child" Defined
Section 13-102 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties
Section 13-103 - Complaint by Destitute Adult Child
Section 13-104 - Pretrial Inquiry -- Powers of State's Attorney
Section 13-105 - Pretrial Inquiry -- Notice to Accused Individual
Section 13-106 - Filing of Information; Consent
Section 13-107 - Order to Pay Support