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Maryland Code, Family Law § 5-509

Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall be licensed by the Administration as a child care institution before the person may operate an institution for the care, custody, or control of a minor child.

(b) This section does not apply:

(1) to an institution or facility that is operated by an agency of this State or any political subdivision of this State;

(2) to a child care home that has a license under this subtitle or under § 9-235 of the Human Services Article; or

(3) to an institution that accepts only children placed by the Maryland Department of Health or the Department of Juvenile Services.

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