Section 5-801 - Confinement in dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-801. Confinement in dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle.
 

(a)  In general.- A person who is charged with the care of a child under the age of 8 years may not allow the child to be locked or confined in a dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle while the person charged is absent and the dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle is out of the sight of the person charged unless the person charged provides a reliable person at least 13 years old to remain with the child to protect the child. 

(b)  Penalties for violation.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 399A; 1984, ch. 296, § 2; 1986, ch. 462.]