Maryland Health - General Section 7-604
§ 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.