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Infant Safe Haven Laws- Maryland
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
Within 3 days of birth
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
Mother
Person who has the approval of the mother
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
Responsible adult
Hospital or other facility designated by regulation
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
A person who receives an infant shall take it to a hospital
The hospital shall notify the local department within 24 hours
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
Immunity from civil liability or criminal prosecution
Effect on Parental Rights
Not addressed in statutes reviewed
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