2013 Maryland Code
FAMILY LAW
§ 5-509 - License for child care institution

§5-509.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall be licensed by the Administration as a child care institution before the person may operate an institution for the care, custody, or control of a minor child.

(b) This section does not apply:

(1) to an institution or facility that is operated by an agency of this State or any political subdivision of this State;

(2) to a child care home that has a license under this subtitle or under § 9-235 of the Human Services Article; or

(3) to an institution that accepts only children placed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene or the Department of Juvenile Services.

§ 5-509 - 1. Licensing to operate a residential educational facility

(a) Requirement. -- Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section and subject to subsection (c) of this section, on or after January 1, 2000, a person shall be licensed by the Administration before the person may operate a residential educational facility.

(b) Exceptions. -- This section does not apply:

(1) to a child care home that has a license under this subtitle or under § 9-235 of the Human Services Article;

(2) to a child care institution that has a license under this subtitle or under § 9-236 of the Human Services Article; or

(3) to an institution that accepts only children placed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene or the Department of Juvenile Services.

(c) Certificate of approval requirements still valid. -- This section does not affect any requirement that a residential educational facility obtain a certificate of approval from the State Board of Education for its educational program.