Maryland Health - General Section 14-301
§ 14-301.
  (a)   In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
  (b)   "Day care center for adults" means a place that:
    (1)   Is operated to provide, with or without charge, care for medically handicapped adults; and
    (2)   Either is:
      (i)   Designated for group day care for 4 or more medically handicapped adults; or
      (ii)   A family home that provides day care for 2 or 3 medically handicapped adults.
  (c)   "Medically handicapped adult" means an individual who:
    (1)   Is 16 years old or older;
    (2)   Lives alone or with a spouse, relative, or friend; and
    (3)   Has a disability that is:
      (i)   A reasonably static physical impairment that prevents gainful employment or the accomplishment of the routine of normal daily activities outside of an institutional or sheltered environment; or
      (ii)   A permanent or recurrent mental impairment that requires domiciliary or institutional care in a sheltered environment.