§ 18-106
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§18–106.
(a)Except as provided in subsection
(b)of this section, a supporter may be any person chosen by the adult.
(b)The following individuals are disqualified from acting as a supporter:
(1)A minor;
(2)An individual against whom the adult has obtained a peace order or a protective order;
(3)An individual who has been convicted of financial exploitation under Title 13, Subtitle 6 of this article; and
(4)An individual who is the subject of a civil or criminal order prohibiting contact with the adult.
(c)A supporter may resign as a supporter by written or oral notice to the adult, any remaining supporters of the adult named in the agreement, and any third parties who have the agreement on file.
(d)If a supporter resigns, dies, becomes incapable, or becomes for any other reason unable to act as a supporter and there is no alternate supporter, the authority given to the supporter is suspended.