State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Maryland > Family-law > Title-9 > Subtitle-3 > 9-301§ 9-301. Definitions.
(a) In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Lawful custodian.-
(1) "Lawful custodian" means a person who is authorized to have custody of and exercise control over a child who is under the age of 16 years.
(2) "Lawful custodian" includes a person who is authorized to have custody by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction in this State or any other state.
(c) Relative.- "Relative" means:
(1) a parent;
(2) a grandparent or other ancestor;
(3) a brother;
(4) a sister;
(5) an aunt;
(6) an uncle; or
(7) an individual who was a lawful custodian before the commission of an act that violates § 9-304 or § 9-305 of this subtitle.
[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 2A; 1984, ch. 296, § 2; 1995, ch. 227.]
