Maryland Health - General Section 10-604

      (a)      A private group home may admit an individual only if the individual:

            (1)      Is able to understand the rules and regulations of the private group home; and

            (2)      States, in writing, a willingness to comply with those rules and regulations.

      (b)      A private group home may not accept an individual who:

            (1)      Has a primary diagnosis of alcoholism, drug addiction, or severe brain damage; or

            (2)      Shows current violent or antisocial behavior.