2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
§ 10-514 - Definitions
§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 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.
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