Maryland Code, Health-General § 10-903

(a)(1) The governing body of any county may apply for assistance to establish a mental health program under this part.

(2) A county shall apply by submitting annually to the Director, for approval by the Secretary, a plan and budget for the next fiscal year.

(1) The population of one of the counties is too small to warrant the establishment of an independent community mental health program for that county; and

(2) The Director consents.

(1) Its plan and budget conform to the State plan for mental health services and the priorities set under it; and

(2) The qualifications of its professional staff meet the standards that the Secretary sets.