(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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 3 - Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 6 - Abuse and Other Offensive Conduct
Section 3-601.1 - Committing Crime of Violence in Presence of Minor
Section 3-602 - Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Section 3-602.1 - Neglect of a Minor
Section 3-602.2 - Failure to Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
Section 3-604 - Abuse or Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult in the First Degree
Section 3-605 - Abuse or Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult in the Second Degree
Section 3-606 - Abuse or Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult -- Investigation
Section 3-608 - Duty to Report Missing Child
Section 3-609 - Duty to Report Death of Minor