Maryland Health - General Section 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.