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Maryland Health - General Section 7-803
§ 7-803.
  (a)   In this section, the term "facility" means an intermediate care facility-mental retardation.
  (b)   A resident of a facility may not be transferred or discharged from the facility involuntarily except for the following reasons:
    (1)   A medical reason;
    (2)   The welfare of the resident or other residents;
    (3)   Knowingly transferring personal assets in violation of a contract provision and only to become eligible for Medicaid benefits;
    (4)   A nonpayment for a stay; or
    (5)   The planned closing of the facility.
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