Section 10-516 - Rules and regulations. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-516. Rules and regulations.
 

(a)  In general.- The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for establishing, licensing, and operating private group homes. 

(b)  Contents.- These rules and regulations shall ensure at least: 

(1) That the proposed staff will be adequate to supervise properly the individuals in the private group home; 

(2) That the procedure under which the proposed private group home will receive, investigate, document, and dispose of written complaints from neighborhood residents is acceptable; and 

(3) That the proposed care or treatment: 

(i) Reasonably can be expected to benefit the individuals in the private group home; and 

(ii) Will be provided by an adequate staff or, under agreement, by a provider of mental health services. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 59, §§ 60, 62; 1982, ch. 21, § 2.]