{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-family-law-5-705.2","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Family Law § 5–705.2","heading":"","body":"(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.\n(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.","path":["Article - Family Law"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gfl\u0026section=5-705.2","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:17Z","sha256":"bfeeb8fe24a9e26734d78be7e4cb8c183cfc695143339f54a1309d1ce560b67b","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-family-law-5-705.1","next":"us-md/md.-code-family-law-5-705.3"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}