Maryland Adoption Laws, Page 7

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Infant Safe Haven Laws

Infant’s Age

Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641

• Within 3 days of birth
  
  
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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

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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