WICOMICO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES v. B.A.
Court of Appeals, McDonald, July 12, 2016,
Sexual Abuse (Civil)- FL 5-701 – Sexual abuse by one with temporary responsibility for a child must involve sexually exploitative conduct (or act specifically to facilitate same) during the period of responsibility.
(Dissent – Adkins – civil statute should be considered ambiguous, and therefore expanded in light of legislative intent)
(Dissent – Watts joined by Harrell, anything done during period of responsibility that assists in grooming for sexual exploitation should qualify regardless of demonstrated intent)