Maryland Health - General Section 7-1101

      (a)      (1)      Unless licensed by the Administration under this title, a person may not provide the following services to an individual with developmental disability or to a recipient of individual support services, as defined in § 7-901 of this title:

                  (i)      Day habilitation services;

                  (ii)      Residential services;

                  (iii)      Services coordination;

                  (iv)      Vocational services;

                  (v)      More than 1 family support service, as defined in § 7-701 of this title;

                  (vi)      More than 1 individual support service; and

                  (vii)      More than 1 community supported living arrangements service, as defined in § 7-709 of this title.

            (2)      The Administration, the Administration's designee, or an agency that receives public funds may not place an individual in a residential group home or other facility that is not operating in compliance with applicable State licensing laws.

      (b)      A person who provides services in violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000.

      (c)      An employee, officer, or director of a provider of services under this title or any other person who knowingly participates in a violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.

      (d)      In addition to any other penalties specified in this section, an individual who is admitted or held against the individual's will by a person who is providing services without a license may recover civil damages from that person and from any other person who knowingly participates in the admission or detention.