Maryland Health - General Section 10-514

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

      (b)      "Large private group home" means a private group home that admits at least 9 but not more than 16 individuals.

      (c)      "License" means a license issued by the Secretary to operate a private group home.

      (d)      (1)      "Private group home" means a residence in which individuals who have been or are under treatment for a mental disorder may be provided care or treatment in a homelike environment.

            (2)      "Private group home" does not include:

                  (i)      Any facility that is owned by or leased to this State or any public agency;

                  (ii)      Any facility that is regulated by the Department of Juvenile Services;

                  (iii)      Any facility that is regulated by the Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Administration;

                  (iv)      Any facility that is organized wholly or partly to make a profit; or

                  (v)      A foster home that is the domicile of the foster parent.

      (e)      "Small private group home" means a private group home that admits at least 4 but not more than 8 individuals.