Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 3-608: (a) In this section, “missing child” means a minor whose whereabouts are unknown to a parent or other person who has permanent care and custody or responsibility for the supervision of the minor
What this law says, in plain English
A parent or caregiver must notify law enforcement within 24 hours if a child under 13 goes missing, unless already reported. Violation is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment.
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