2016 Maryland Code
Family Law
Title 5 - Children
Subtitle 13 - Child Welfare Accountability
§ 5-1301. Definitions
(a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Abuse. -- "Abuse" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title.
(c) Administration. -- "Administration" means the Social Services Administration of the Department.
(d) Child. -- "Child" means any individual under the age of 18 years.
(e) Indicated. -- "Indicated" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title.
(f) Kinship care. -- "Kinship care" has the meaning stated in § 5-501 of this title.
(g) Local department. -- "Local department" has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of this article.
(h) Neglect. -- "Neglect" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title.
(i) Out-of-home placement. -- "Out-of-home placement" means placement of a child into foster care, kinship care, group care, or residential treatment care.
(j) Ruled out. -- "Ruled out" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title.
(k) Secretary. -- "Secretary" means the Secretary of Human Resources.
(l) Unsubstantiated. -- "Unsubstantiated" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title.
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