Section 10-903 - Community programs. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-903. Community programs.
 

(a)  In general.-  

(1) The governing body of any county may apply for assistance to establish a mental health program under Part I of this subtitle. 

(2) A county shall apply by submitting annually to the Director, for approval by the Secretary, a plan and budget for the next fiscal year. 

(b)  Intercounty program.- The governing bodies of two or more counties may apply for assistance to establish a community mental health program for the counties if: 

(1) The population of one of the counties is too small to warrant the establishment of an independent community mental health program for that county; and 

(2) The Director consents. 

(c)  Eligibility.- A community mental health services program is not eligible for assistance under Part I of this subtitle unless: 

(1) Its plan and budget conform to the State plan for mental health services and the priorities set under it; and 

(2) The qualifications of its professional staff meet the standards that the Secretary sets. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 1J; 1982, ch. 21, § 2.]