Section 5-307 - Religious organizations. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-307. Religious organizations.
 

(a)  In general.- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a religious organization may participate in the FIP on the same basis as any other nongovernmental entity. 

(b)  Acceptance of assistance not required.- An individual may not be required to accept assistance from a religious organization if acceptance would violate the individual's bona fide religious beliefs and practices. 

(c)  Religious discrimination.- An organization funded under the FIP may not discriminate on the basis of religion, religious belief, or refusal to participate in a religious practice with respect to any individual's receipt of service under the FIP. 

(d)  Notice of rights.- The Department shall provide all recipients with clear and timely notice of their rights under § 104(e) of the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 88A, § 47(b), (c), (e), (f); 2007, ch. 3, § 2.]