1026 LAWS OF MARYLAND. [CH. 378

unaccompanied by parent or guardian, or is guilty of in-
decent, immoral or lascivious conduct; or who conducts him-
self in a manner injurious to the morals, health or general
well-being of himself or others, or who is habitually absent from
school contrary to the Public General Laws or Public Local
Laws of Maryland.

(b) A neglected child is one who is abandoned; or who is
without proper parental care or guardianship; or whose par-
ent, guardian, or custodian neglects or refuses to provide
necessary food, clothing, shelter, medical, surgical, or other
care necessary for the health and well-being of the child; or
who frequents any disreputable, place or who associates with
vagrant, vicious, or immoral persons; or who engages in an
occupation dangerous to life and limb or injurious to his health,
morals,, or general welfare.

(c) A dependent child is one who is homeless or destitute; or
is dependent upon the public for support, or who is feeble-
minded or otherwise mentally deficient, or who habitually
begs for alms; or who is without a parent, or guardian able
to provide properly for his support, training and education.

272E. The said Magistrate for Juvenile Cases upon hear-
ing and investigation, may adjudicate the child to be delin-
quent or neglected, or dependent, and shall render judgment
as follows:

(a) Suspend sentence.

(b) Place the child on probation for a period discretionary
with the said Magistrate for Juvenile Cases to remain at its
own home or in the custody of a relative or other fit person,
subject, however, to the supervision of a probation officer and
the further orders of the said Magistrate for Juvenile Cases.

(c) Commit the child to the care and custody of some re-
sponsible citizen of Washington County, or some agency, society
or suitable institution, maintained by the State or otherwise
organized and established for the care of children, until it be-
comes 21 years of age. Said Magistrate, however, shall retain
the right to remove such child from such person, home, agency,
society or institution for such reasons as he may determine
sufficient.

(d) Impose a legal fine and, in default of payment, commit
or place on probation as herein provided.