Maryland § 9-306

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-306, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9-306.

    (a)    If an individual violates the provisions of § 9-304 or § 9-305 of this subtitle, the individual may file in an equity court a petition that:

        (1)    states that, at the time the act was done, a failure to do the act would have resulted in a clear and present danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the child; and

        (2)    seeks to revise, amend, or clarify the custody order.

    (b)    If a petition is filed as provided in subsection (a) of this section within 96 hours of the act, a finding by the court that, at the time the act was done, a failure to do the act would have resulted in a clear and present danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the child is a complete defense to any action brought for a violation of § 9-304 or § 9-305 of this subtitle.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-306

What does Maryland Code § 9-306 cover?

Section 9-306 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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