Maryland Code, Health-General § 8-502.1

(1) The individual has an alcohol or other drug dependency that necessitates the level of care provided by the program or facility;

(2) The individual would benefit from treatment;

(3) The parent or guardian making application for admission of the individual understands the nature of the request for admission and the nature of the treatment provided by the program or facility; and

(4) Assent to the admission has been given by the Director or the Director's designee of the program or facility.

(1) The parent or guardian who applied for admission of the individual shall have the right to be actively involved in treatment; and

(2) The program or facility shall note on the application for admission whether or not the minor was admitted in accordance with the provisions of § 20-102(c-1) of this article.