Maryland Juvenile Services Section 1-101

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

      (b)      "Department" means the Department of Juvenile Services.

      (c)      "County" means a county of this State and, unless expressly provided otherwise, Baltimore City.

      (d)      "Secretary" means the Secretary of Juvenile Services.

      (e)      "Person" means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, or representative of any kind and any partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.

      (f)      "State" means:

            (1)      A state, possession, or territory of the United States;

            (2)      The District of Columbia; or

            (3)      The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

      (g)      "State Advisory Board" means the State Advisory Board for Juvenile Services.