(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) "Lawful custodian" means a person who is authorized to have custody of and exercise control over a child who is under the age of 16 years. (2) "Lawful custodian" includes a person who is authorized to have custody by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction in this State or any other state. (c) "Relative" means: (1) a parent; (2) a grandparent or other ancestor; (3) a brother; (4) a sister; (5) an aunt; (6) an uncle; or (7) an individual who was a lawful custodian before the commission of an act that violates § 9-304 or § 9-305 of this subtitle.
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