Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Maryland Code, Human Services § 8-1301

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

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

(b) “Agency” includes:

(1) the Office of the Attorney General;

(2) the Department of Budget and Management;

(3) the Department of Disabilities;

(4) the Maryland Department of Health;

(5) the Department of Housing and Community Development;

(6) the Department of Human Services;

(7) the Department of Juvenile Services;

(8) the Department of Natural Resources;

(9) the Department of Planning;

(10) the Department of Public Works;

(11) the Department of State Police;

(12) the State Department of Education;

(13) the Department of Transportation; and

(14) the Department of Aging.

(c) “Children” means individuals under the age of 14 years.

(d) “Commission” means the Commission on Trauma-Informed Care.

(e) “Older adult” means an individual at least 60 years old.

(f) “Trauma-informed care” has the meaning stated in § 10-701 of the Health--General Article.

(g) “Youth” means an individual at least 14 years old and under the age of 26 years.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Human Services § 8-1301 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/human-services/md-code-human-serv-sect-8-1301/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard