Maryland Juvenile Services Section 2-117

      (a)      (1)      The Department may establish and operate the facilities that are necessary to diagnose, care for, train, educate, and rehabilitate properly children who need these services.

            (2)      These facilities include:

                  (i)      The Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center;

                  (ii)      The J. DeWeese Carter Center;

                  (iii)      The Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School;

                  (iv)      The Alfred D. Noyes Children's Center;

                  (v)      The Cheltenham Youth Facility;

                  (vi)      The Victor Cullen Center;

                  (vii)      The Thomas J. S. Waxter Children's Center;

                  (viii)      The Lower Eastern Shore Children's Center;

                  (ix)      The Western Maryland Children's Center; and

                  (x)      The youth centers.

      (b)      Before the Department asks the General Assembly for a bond issue to build or renovate a facility, the Department shall consult on the proposed construction or renovation plans with the governing body of the county where the facility is to be built or renovated and with the governing body of each county to be served.