(a) An individual may not intentionally prevent or interfere with the making of a report of suspected abuse or neglect required by § 5–704 or § 5–705.1(c)(2) of this subtitle.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 7 - Child Abuse and Neglect
Section 5-702 - Legislative Policy
Section 5-703 - Scope and Applicability of Subtitle
Section 5-704.2 - Reporting Substance-Exposed Newborns
Section 5-704.3 - Referral of Child Who Is a Suspected Victim of Sex Trafficking
Section 5-704.4 - Safe Harbor Regional Navigator Grant Program
Section 5-705 - Reporting of Abuse or Neglect -- by Other Persons
Section 5-705.1 - Reporting of Abuse or Neglect -- to Local Department of Social Services
Section 5-705.4 - Failure to Report Suspected Abuse or Neglect
Section 5-706.2 - Reporting That Child Is at Substantial Risk of Sexual Abuse
Section 5-706.3 - Intervention
Section 5-707 - Reports and Records
Section 5-708 - Immunity of Person Making Report
Section 5-709 - Temporary Removal of Child From Home Without Court Approval
Section 5-710 - Actions by Local Department and State's Attorney's Office
Section 5-711 - Access to Child's Medical Records
Section 5-712 - Examination and Treatment of Abused or Neglected Child by Physician
Section 5-712.1 - Providing Information to Health Care Practitioners
Section 5-713 - Supervision and Monitoring of Household After Child's Return
Section 5-714 - Child Abuse or Neglect Centralized Confidential Database -- in General
Section 5-716 - Online Course for Mandatory Reporter Training