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Maryland Code, Health-General § 10-514

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Large private group home” means a private group home that admits at least 10 but not more than 16 individuals.

(c) “License” means a license issued by the Secretary to operate a private group home.

(d)(1) “Private group home” means a residence in which individuals who have been or are under treatment for a mental disorder may be provided care or treatment in a homelike environment.

(2) “Private group home” does not include:

(i) Any facility that is owned by or leased to this State or any public agency;

(ii) Any facility that is regulated by the Department of Juvenile Services;

(iii) Any facility that is regulated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration;

(iv) Any facility that is organized wholly or partly to make a profit; or

(v) A foster home that is the domicile of the foster parent.

(e) “Small private group home” means a private group home that admits at least 4 but not more than 9 individuals.

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