2013 Maryland Code
HUMAN SERVICES
§ 9-401 - Definitions

§9-401.

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Juvenile facility” means a property used for a juvenile program that is:

(1) operated under the authority of:

(i) a county or municipal corporation, or both;

(ii) a for profit organization; or

(iii) a nonprofit organization; and

(2) (i) wholly owned by the entity described in paragraph (1) of this subsection; or

(ii) leased by the entity if:

1. the lease is for a minimum term of 30 years after completion of the project or gives the lessee the right of purchase; and

2. the lessor consents to the recording of a notice of the State’s right of recovery under § 9-405 of this subtitle in the land records of the county in which the facility is located.

(c) “Juvenile program” means a:

(1) program that:

(i) 1. is a group home or institution described under § 9-231 of this title; or

2. is a home for runaway youths described under § 9-232 of this title; and

(ii) provides residential services to youth placed by the Department; or

(2) nonresidential program that under contract to the State provides educational, vocational, recreational, counseling, or other day services to youth.