If a child is under the age of 16 years, a relative who knows that another person is the lawful custodian of the child may not, with the intent to deprive the lawful custodian of the custody of the child:
(1) abduct, take, or carry away the child from the lawful custodian to a place within this State;
(2) having acquired lawful possession of the child, detain the child within this State for more than 48 hours after the lawful custodian demands that the child be returned;
(3) harbor or hide the child within this State, knowing that possession of the child was obtained by another relative in violation of this section; or
(4) act as an accessory to an act prohibited by this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Child Custody and Visitation
Subtitle 3 - Removal of Child From State; Child Abduction
Section 9-302 - Jurisdiction Over Custody and Visitation
Section 9-303 - Conflict as to Lawful Custodian
Section 9-304 - Prohibited Acts -- in This State
Section 9-305 - Prohibited Acts -- Outside of This State