Maryland Health - General Section 10-514
§ 10-514.
  (a)   In Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
  (b)   "Large private group home" means a private group home that admits at least 9 but not more than 16 individuals.
  (c)   "License" means a license issued by the Secretary to operate a private group home.
  (d)   (1)   "Private group home" means a residence in which individuals who have been or are under treatment for a mental disorder may be provided care or treatment in a homelike environment.
    (2)   "Private group home" does not include:
      (i)   Any facility that is owned by or leased to this State or any public agency;
      (ii)   Any facility that is regulated by the Department of Juvenile Services;
      (iii)   Any facility that is regulated by the Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Administration;
      (iv)   Any facility that is organized wholly or partly to make a profit; or
      (v)   A foster home that is the domicile of the foster parent.
  (e)   "Small private group home" means a private group home that admits at least 4 but not more than 8 individuals.