Md. Code, Family Law § 10-203
Md. Code, Family Law § 10-203
in effect(a) A parent may not willfully fail to provide for the support of his or her minor child.
(b) A parent may not desert his or her minor child.
(c) 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.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gfl§ion=10-203&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026
