State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Maryland > Family-law > Title-10 > Subtitle-2 > 10-203§ 10-203. Nonsupport of and desertion of minor child prohibited; penalties.
(a) Failing to support minor child.- A parent may not willfully fail to provide for the support of his or her minor child.
(b) Deserting minor child.- A parent may not desert his or her minor child.
(c) Penalties.- An individual who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.
[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 88; 1984, ch. 296, § 2.]
