Maryland Health - General Section 14-201

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

      (b)      "Day care center for the elderly" means a place that:

            (1)      Is operated to provide, with or without charge, care for elderly individuals; and

            (2)      Either is:

                  (i)      Designated for group care for at least 4 elderly individuals; or

                  (ii)      A family home that provides care for 2 or 3 elderly individuals.

      (c)      "Elderly individual" means an individual who:

            (1)      Is 55 years old or older;

            (2)      Lives alone or with a spouse, family relative, or friend;

            (3)      Needs temporary supervision and care during a part of a day in a protective group setting; and

            (4)      Has a disability that is:

                  (i)      A reasonably static physical impairment that prevents:

                        1.      Gainful employment; or

                        2.      The accomplishment of the routine of normal daily activities without assistance; or

                  (ii)      A permanent or recurrent mental impairment.