Section 10-514 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-514. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Large private group home.- "Large private group home" means a private group home that admits at least 9 but not more than 16 individuals. 

(c)  License.- "License" means a license issued by the Secretary to operate a private group home. 

(d)  Private group home.-  

(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.- "Small private group home" means a private group home that admits at least 4 but not more than 8 individuals. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 59, § 58; 1982, ch. 21, § 2; ch. 430, § 1; 1987, ch. 290, § 1; 1989, ch. 539, § 7; 1995, ch. 8, § 4; 2003, ch. 53, § 6; 2009, ch. 119.]