§9–301.

    (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.