Section 10-201 - Nonsupport of spouse prohibited; penalties. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-201. Nonsupport of spouse prohibited; penalties.
 

(a)  In general.- A spouse may not willfully fail to provide for the support of the other spouse, without just cause. 

(b)  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. 

(c)  Disposition of fine.- If an individual is convicted under this section, the court may order the individual to pay any fine wholly or partly to the spouse. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 88; 1984, ch. 296, § 2.]