Maryland Health - General Section 7-604

      (a)      The Secretary shall, in accordance with the State plan established under Subtitle 3 of this title, determine the need, if any, for 1 or more public group homes for individuals with developmental disability in each county or multicounty region of this State.

      (b)      In making the determination, the Secretary shall consult with the following:

            (1)      The governing body of each county;

            (2)      The State Board of Education;

            (3)      County boards of education;

            (4)      Consumer groups; and

            (5)      Other public and private agencies.

      (c)      The part of the State plan that relates to the need for public group homes shall be sent to each county.