Maryland Health - General Section 10-516

      (a)      The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for establishing, licensing, and operating private group homes.

      (b)      These rules and regulations shall ensure at least:

            (1)      That the proposed staff will be adequate to supervise properly the individuals in the private group home;

            (2)      That the procedure under which the proposed private group home will receive, investigate, document, and dispose of written complaints from neighborhood residents is acceptable; and

            (3)      That the proposed care or treatment:

                  (i)      Reasonably can be expected to benefit the individuals in the private group home; and

                  (ii)      Will be provided by an adequate staff or, under agreement, by a provider of mental health services.