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Maryland Code, Health-General § 14-201

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

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

(b) “Day care center for the elderly” means a place that:

(1) Is operated to provide, with or without charge, care for elderly individuals; and

(2) Either is:

(i) Designated for group care for at least 4 elderly individuals; or

(ii) A family home that provides care for 2 or 3 elderly individuals.

(c) “Elderly individual” means an individual who:

(1) Is 55 years old or older;

(2) Lives alone or with a spouse, family relative, or friend;

(3) Needs temporary supervision and care during a part of a day in a protective group setting; and

(4) Has a disability that is:

(i) A reasonably static physical impairment that prevents:

1. Gainful employment; or

2. The accomplishment of the routine of normal daily activities without assistance; or

(ii) A permanent or recurrent mental impairment.

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