Maryland Health - General Section 10-903
§ 10-903.
  (a)   (1)   The governing body of any county may apply for assistance to establish a mental health program under Part I of this subtitle.
    (2)   A county shall apply by submitting annually to the Director, for approval by the Secretary, a plan and budget for the next fiscal year.
  (b)   The governing bodies of two or more counties may apply for assistance to establish a community mental health program for the counties if:
    (1)   The population of one of the counties is too small to warrant the establishment of an independent community mental health program for that county; and
    (2)   The Director consents.
  (c)   A community mental health services program is not eligible for assistance under Part I of this subtitle unless:
    (1)   Its plan and budget conform to the State plan for mental health services and the priorities set under it; and
    (2)   The qualifications of its professional staff meet the standards that the Secretary sets.