§ 9.5-402

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§9.5–402.

(1)The General Assembly finds that:

(i)A child is not capable of self–protection; and

(ii)If care of a child is given over to another, mental and physical risks arise that need to be offset by reasonable protective measures.

(2)The General Assembly also finds that:

(i)There is a shortage of child care placements for children under the age of 2 years; and

(ii)The rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle should provide for small child care centers that provide care in a homelike environment.

(b)The purpose of this subtitle is not to limit a parent in getting the help of responsible relatives or friends in giving child care for a child, but is to aid each parent and protect each child from the risk present if:

(1)The child is cared for by an individual other than a relative or friend; and

(2)Children of more than one family are cared for together or, on different days, use the same facilities.