§ 14-201
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§14–201.
(a)In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)“Day care center for the elderly” means a place that:
(1)Is operated to provide, with or without charge, care for elderly individuals; and
(2)Either is:
(i)Designated for group care for at least 4 elderly individuals; or
(ii)A family home that provides care for 2 or 3 elderly individuals.
(c)“Elderly individual” means an individual who:
(1)Is 55 years old or older;
(2)Lives alone or with a spouse, family relative, or friend;
(3)Needs temporary supervision and care during a part of a day in a protective group setting; and
(4)Has a disability that is:
(i)A reasonably static physical impairment that prevents:
1. Gainful employment; or
2. The accomplishment of the routine of normal daily activities without assistance; or
(ii)A permanent or recurrent mental impairment.