§ 10-514. Definitions

MD Health-Gen Code § 10-514 (2019) (N/A)
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(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 10 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 9 individuals.