§ 5-703. Scope and applicability of subtitle

MD Fam L Code § 5-703 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The provisions of this subtitle are in addition to and not in substitution for the provisions of Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the Courts Article.

(b)    Except as otherwise provided in § 5–705.1 of this subtitle, the provisions of this subtitle apply only to:

(1)    suspected abuse or neglect that is alleged to have occurred in this State; and

(2)    suspected abuse or neglect of a child who lives in this State, regardless of where the suspected abuse or neglect is alleged to have occurred.