Maryland

§1–101. (a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “County” means a co…

§1–201. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not disclose any info…

§1–202. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Title 5, Subtitles 7 and 12 of the Family Law Article, §…

§1–203. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Local departme…

§1–204. This part does not prohibit: (1) the publication, for administrative or research purposes, o…

§1–205. The Department of Human Services shall adopt regulations governing access to and use of conf…

§1–208. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Person in interest” m…

§1–209. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that public agencies that serve children, youth…

§1–210. Notwithstanding any other State law and except as provided in § 1–211 of this subtitle, on w…

§1–211. (a) (1) A public agency may not disclose information or records under § 1-210 of this subtit…

§1–212. (a) Except where the consent of the person in interest is not required by law, a public agen…

§2–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Department” means th…

§2–201. There is a Department of Human Services established as a principal department of the State g…

§2–202. (a) (1) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the Secretary …

§2–203. (a) The Secretary is responsible for the operation of the Department and shall establish gui…

§2–204. (a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint three deputy secretaries.…

§2–205. (a) In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary may employ a staff attached to the of…

§2–206. If the Secretary is required by law to make an appointment with the approval of the Governor…

§2–207. (a) The appointment or removal of personnel by a unit in the Department is subject to the ap…

§2–208. (a) This section does not apply to a unit in the Department to the extent that the unit is a…

§2–209. (a) The Secretary shall adopt regulations for the office of the Secretary. (b) (1) The Secre…

§2–210. The Secretary is responsible for the budget of the office of the Secretary and for the budge…

§2–211. (a) The Secretary is responsible for planning activities of the Department. (b) The Secretar…

§2–212. The Secretary may exercise or perform any power, duty, responsibility, or function of any un…

§2–213. In addition to any advisory boards established by law, the Secretary, with the approval of t…

§2–301. The following units are in the Department: (1) the Child Support Administration; (2) the Fam…

§2–302. The Department shall maintain a website on which to post notices of petitions under §§ 5-316…

§2–303. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Career” means …

§2–401. In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Maryland Commission for Women.

§2–402. (a) There is a Maryland Commission for Women in the Department. (b) The Commission shall rep…

§2–403. (a) The Commission consists of 25 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and cons…

§2–404. (a) The Commission shall elect a chair and a vice chair from among its members. (b) The Comm…

§2–405. (a) The Secretary shall appoint an executive director of the Commission. (b) The executive d…

§2–406. (a) (1) The Commission shall: (i) stimulate and encourage study and review of the status of …

§2–407. Each executive unit of the State shall cooperate fully with the Commission in the performanc…

§2–408. (a) (1) Subject to the approval of the Secretary, the Commission may accept for the purposes…

§2–501. In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Two Generation Family Economic Security Commission.

§2–502. (a) There is a Two Generation Family Economic Security Commission in the Department. (b) The…

§2–503. (a) The Commission consists of the following members: (1) the Secretary, who shall serve as …

§2–504. (a) (1) The Commission shall: (i) investigate policy challenges, opportunities, and recommen…

§2–505. Each executive unit of the State shall cooperate fully with the Commission in the performanc…

§2–506. The Governor shall include the Commission in the Department’s annual budget.

§3–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Department” means th…

§3–201. (a) (1) This subsection does not apply in Montgomery County. (2) The Department shall create…

§3–202. (a) Administrative costs that a local department incurs in carrying out this subtitle and Su…

§3–301. (a) In this section, “local executive authority” means: (1) except as provided in item (2) o…

§3–302. (a) (1) This section does not apply in Montgomery County. (2) Except for child support enfor…

§3–303. In Montgomery County, the local director shall act as the agent of the Secretary to ensure t…

§3–401. It is the intent of the General Assembly that: (1) the purpose of this subtitle is to provid…

§3–402. (a) In Montgomery County, the Montgomery County government shall administer State social ser…

§3–403. (a) Subject to § 3–403.1 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall enter into a grant agreement …

§3–403.1. (a) This section applies only to the Director of the Department of Social Services in Mont…

§3–404. (a) The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is considered to be one ag…

§3–405. The Secretary and the County Executive of Montgomery County shall consult with each other at…

§3–406. (a) This section is not a waiver of immunity under the Eleventh Amendment of the Constitutio…

§3–501. (a) This section does not apply in Baltimore City. (b) Each local department shall have a lo…

§3–502. The Baltimore City Social Services Commission shall be appointed in accordance with Article …

§3–503. The duties and functions of a local board include: (1) to advise the local director as to th…

§3–601. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the attorney to, or an attor…

§3–602. (a) The Office of the Inspector General in the Department shall conduct or contract for a fi…

§4–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administration” mean…

§4–201. There is a Social Services Administration in the Department.

§4–202. The Administration and the Executive Director exercise their authority, duties, and function…

§4–203. (a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint the Executive Director. (…

§4–204. (a) (1) The Executive Director is the administrative head of the Administration. (2) The Exe…

§4–205. (a) (1) The Administration shall be the central coordinating and directing agency of all soc…

§4–206. The Department may develop and implement an automated statewide system and related administr…

§4–207. (a) Subject to § 2-209(b) of this article, the Executive Director may adopt regulations nece…

§4–301. (a) The Secretary shall implement a comprehensive plan to recruit, train, and retain child w…

§4–302. The Administration may: (1) accept any federal funds or commodities; (2) manage and dispose …

§4–303. (a) The Administration shall make every effort to recoup overpayments made to recipients tha…

§4–304. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Foster youth” …

§4–305. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Credential” me…

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§5–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administration” mean…

§5–201. There is a Family Investment Administration in the Department.

§5–202. The Administration and the Executive Director exercise their authority, duties, and function…

§5–203. (a) The Executive Director is the head of the Administration. (b) With the approval of the G…

§5–204. (a) Subject to State and federal laws governing the administration of public assistance, the…

§5–205. (a) The Administration shall be the central coordinating and directing agency of all public …

§5–206. The Department may develop and implement an automated statewide system and related administr…

§5–207. (a) Subject to § 2-209(b) of this article, the Executive Director may adopt regulations nece…

§5–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Community service…

§5–302. (a) There is a Family Investment Program in the Department. (b) The primary purpose of this …

§5–303. The Secretary shall: (1) implement a FIP that meets the requirements of this subtitle and fe…

§5–304. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Children of cu…

§5–306. (a) In providing assistance under this subtitle, the Department may contract with: (1) chari…

§5–307. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a religious organization may parti…

§5–308. (a) (1) (i) In this subsection the following words have the meanings indicated. (ii) “Target…

§5–308.1. (a) The purpose of work experience is to improve the employability of individuals who cann…

§5–308.2. (a) The purpose of community service is to improve the employability of individuals who ca…

§5–309. (a) Except for an applicant or recipient who is a single child, the FIP shall include: (1) a…

§5–310. ** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 229 OF 2002 ** (a) (1) For a recipient that is an assis…

§5–311. (a) All assistance granted under this subtitle is subject to periodic recertification. (b) A…

§5–312. (a) This section is not intended to create an incentive for individuals to seek temporary ca…

§5–313. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and in regulations that the Secreta…

§5–314. (a) In this section, “addictions specialist” means an addictions specialist who is located o…

§5–315. (a) Subsections (b) and (c) of this section are not intended to create an incentive for indi…

§5–316. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Governor shall provide s…

§5–317. (a) (1) The Secretary shall establish demonstration projects through grants to: (i) nonprofi…

§5–318. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Children of cu…

§5–319. (a) In this section, “demonstration site” means a site that the Secretary selects in consult…

§5–320. (a) In cooperation with local directors, the Secretary shall establish a mentoring program f…

§5–321. (a) Any assistance granted under this subtitle is subject to future amendment or repeal of t…

§5–322. (a) On or before October 1 each year, the Department shall report to the General Assembly, i…

§5–323. (a) The Department shall hire an outside consultant to conduct a review of FIP to assess the…

§5–401. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Applicant” means an i…

§5–402. (a) There is a State funded Public Assistance to Adults Program in the Administration. (b) T…

§5–403. (a) A resident of the State is eligible for assistance under this part if the resident: (1) …

§5–404. (a) An application for assistance under this part shall be made: (1) to the local department…

§5–405. (a) (1) The local department shall determine an amount of assistance that is sufficient, whe…

§5–406. (a) The local department shall: (1) determine: (i) whether an applicant is eligible for assi…

§5–407. (a) (1) Assistance granted under this part may not be transferred or assigned. (2) Assistanc…

§5–408. (a) An applicant or recipient may appeal to the Administration if the local department: (1) …

§5–409. The Administration shall: (1) supervise the administration of the Program under this part by…

§5–410. Each local department shall: (1) administer this part in its county in accordance with the r…

§5–411. (a) Except in connection with a criminal proceeding brought under this part, a person may no…

§5–412. (a) Any assistance granted under this part is subject to future repeal or amendment of this …

§5–415. (a) (1) A local department may pay the reasonable funeral expenses of a decedent who was a: …

§5–501. (a) (1) The Department may implement a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in accordan…

§5–501.1. (a) In this section, “child” means an individual who is under the age of 19 years at any t…

§5–502. Except as provided in § 5-503 of this subtitle, if any provision of this subtitle conflicts …

§5–503. Subject to the State budget, the Department shall provide food supplement benefits to a lega…

§5–504. (a) A person may not sell or purchase Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits unl…

§5–505. (a) In this section, “RMP” means the Restaurant Meals Program. (b) (1) There is a Restaurant…

§5–506. (a) In this section, “standard utility allowance” means a Maryland Energy Assistance Program…

§5–601. (a) In this section, “resident” means an individual who resides in this State on the date th…

§5–602. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administration, a local department, or any o…

§5–603. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Delinquent ten…

§5–604. (a) The Department may request and obtain from a fiduciary institution doing business in the…

§5–605. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fraud” has the…

§5–606. The local department shall place a duplicate photo identification print in the case file of …

§5–607. (a) The Administration shall make every effort to recoup overpayments made to recipients tha…

§5–608. The Administration may: (1) accept any federal funds or commodities; (2) manage and dispose …

§5–609. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Personal i…

§5–610. (a) The Department may: (1) restore benefits to any household that lost benefits due to thef…

§6–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Department” means th…

§6–401. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Applicant” means an e…

§6–402. There is a Statewide Nutrition-Assistance Equipment Program administered by the Department.

§6–403. The purpose of the Program is to provide funding to distribution organizations to enable the…

§6–404. In addition to any other responsibilities for administering the Program, the responsibilitie…

§6–405. (a) When reviewing and awarding grants under this part, the Department shall consider: (1) t…

§6–406. The Department shall report annually to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State G…

§6–409. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administering agency”…

§6–410. Subject to the State budget, there is a Maryland Emergency Food Program in the Department.

§6–411. (a) The purposes of the Program are to: (1) provide funding to assist emergency food provide…

§6–412. (a) The Department shall manage the Program. (b) Each administering agency shall: (1) provid…

§6–413. (a) (1) No more than 5% of the Program’s budget may be used to cover administrative costs of…

§6–414. (a) The Department shall adopt regulations to govern the selection and approval of an admini…

§6–501. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Community service…

§6–502. (a) It is the policy of the State that elderly individuals in the State should have access t…

§6–503. With the advice, cooperation, and assistance of the Department of Aging and the Maryland Dep…

§6–504. To carry out the system of community services required under this part, the Department or it…

§6–505. (a) To the extent possible, the Department shall train and utilize elderly individuals to pe…

§6–508. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “CARE Program” means t…

§6–509. (a) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) an increasing number of adults in the …

§6–510. (a) There is a CARE Program in the Department. (b) The purpose of the CARE Program is to pro…

§6–511. In accordance with the State budget, the CARE Program shall provide for: (1) the development…

§6–512. (a) The Department of Human Services, the Department of Education, the Maryland Department o…

§6–513. (a) Eligibility for services under the CARE Program does not preclude eligibility for other …

§6–601. In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Commission on Responsible Fatherhood.

§6–602. (a) There is a Commission on Responsible Fatherhood. (b) The Commission: (1) is independent;…

§6–603. The purposes of the Commission are to: (1) raise awareness of the problems created when a ch…

§6–604. (a) The Commission consists of the following 18 members appointed by the Governor: (1) the S…

§6–605. From among the members of the Commission, the Governor shall designate a chair for a 2-year …

§6–606. (a) A majority of the members then serving on the Commission is a quorum. (b) The Commission…

§6–607. The Commission shall determine any necessary operating procedures, including establishing su…

§6–608. (a) (1) Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Commission shall hire a staff director …

§6–609. (a) The Commission shall: (1) conduct a thorough examination of the extent and implications …

§6–610. The Commission may not operate any programs or provide any direct services.

§6–701. In this subtitle, “Program” means the Citizenship Promotion Program.

§6–702. There is a Citizenship Promotion Program in the Department.

§6–703. The purposes of the Program are: (1) to encourage and assist eligible foreign-born residents…

§6–704. In accordance with the State budget, the Program shall: (1) encourage eligible residents to …

§6–705. Funding for the Program shall be as provided in the State budget, not exceeding $100,000 eac…

§6–706. The Department shall adopt regulations and policies to carry out the Program.

§6–707. All executive units of the State shall cooperate with the Department to implement the regula…

§6–801. (a) For fiscal years 2021 through 2023, the Governor shall include in the annual State budge…

§6–802. An appropriation made under § 6–801 of this subtitle may be used only to: (1) provide free v…

§7–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …

§7–104. There is a Department of Disabilities, established as a principal department of State govern…

§7–105. (a) (1) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the Secretary …

§7–106. (a) The Secretary is responsible for the operation of the Department and shall establish gui…

§7–107. (a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a deputy secretary. (b) T…

§7–108. (a) In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary may employ a staff. (b) Unless otherw…

§7–109. (a) The Attorney General is the legal adviser to the Department. (b) The Attorney General sh…

§7–110. (a) The Secretary shall adopt regulations for the Department and its units. (b) The Secretar…

§7–111. (a) (1) There is a State Coordinator for Autism Strategy in the Department. (2) The Governor…

§7–112. (a) There is an Advisory Stakeholder Group on Autism–Related Needs. (b) The Advisory Stakeho…

§7–113. (a) The Secretary is responsible for the budget of the Department. (b) Except as otherwise p…

§7–114. ** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTERS 6 AND 13 OF THE 2025 SPECIAL SESSION ** (a) (1) The De…

§7–115. Unless the disclosure of information is otherwise prohibited by law, each unit of State gove…

§7–116. (a) (1) On or before July 1 of each year, each unit of State government shall develop a unit…

§7–119. There is a Maryland Commission on Disabilities.

§7–120. (a) The Commission consists of: (1) the following members, appointed by the Governor: (i) on…

§7–121. From among the members of the Commission, the Governor shall designate a chair for a 2-year …

§7–122. (a) A member of the Commission: (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Commissi…

§7–123. Members of the Commission shall: (1) advise the Department in carrying out its duties; (2) m…

§7–124. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a subcommittee of the Commission created in acco…

§7–127. (a) There is an Interagency Disabilities Board convened by the Governor. (b) The purpose of …

§7–128. The Board consists of the following members: (1) the Secretary of Disabilities; (2) the Secr…

§7–129. (a) The Secretary is the chair of the Board. (b) The chair shall direct the work of the Boar…

§7–130. The Department shall provide staff to the Board as necessary.

§7–131. The Board shall: (1) provide ongoing examination of the structure and organization of the St…

§7–132. (a) The State Disabilities Plan shall provide for the coordination of support services that:…

§7–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Department” means…

§7–202. (a) An individual has a functional disability if the individual has a severe, chronic disabi…

§7–203. (a) (1) There is a Respite Care Program in the Department. (2) The purpose of the Program is…

§7–204. Subject to the State budget, within a fiscal year an individual may receive: (1) on an hourl…

§7–205. The Department shall adopt regulations governing respite care services, including: (1) manda…

§7–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” means…

§7–302. (a) There is a Maryland Commission on Caregiving in the Department. (b) The purpose of the C…

§7–303. (a) (1) The Commission consists of the following members: (i) one member of the Senate of Ma…

§7–304. (a) (1) The Department shall provide staff for the Commission. (2) An individual from the De…

§7–305. (a) The Commission shall: (1) solicit and gather concerns of caregivers by: (i) conducting s…

§7–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Attendant care se…

§7–402. (a) (1) There is an Attendant Care Program in the Department. (2) The purpose of the Program…

§7–403. (a) The Secretary shall designate an individual from the Department to serve as director of …

§7–404. (a) (1) The Department shall ensure that at any given time at least 50% of the eligible indi…

§7–405. (a) The Program shall be funded as provided in the State budget. (b) The Department may: (1)…

§7–406. (a) The Department shall administer this subtitle. (b) The Department shall adopt regulation…

§7–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Alliance” means t…

§7–502. (a) There is an Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self–Advocates as Educators in the Department. (b)…

§7–503. (a) There is a Steering Committee for the Alliance. (b) The Steering Committee shall include…

§7–504. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the operation of the Alliance shall be suppor…

§7–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Assistive tec…

§7–602. There is an Assistive Technology Loan Program in the Department.

§7–603. The purpose of the Program is to provide assistance for the purchase of assistive technology…

§7–604. There is a Board of Directors of the Program.

§7–605. (a) The Board consists of: (1) the Secretary of Information Technology or the Secretary’s de…

§7–606. From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chair.

§7–607. (a) Six members of the Board are a quorum. (b) The Board shall meet at least quarterly or mo…

§7–608. Subject to §§ 7-609(a) and 7-610 of this subtitle, the Board may provide a guarantee of a lo…

§7–609. (a) To apply for a guarantee of a loan or a subsidy of loan interest, an applicant shall sub…

§7–610. (a) The Board may enter into an agreement with an applicant to guarantee a loan or provide a…

§7–611. (a) Except as provided in this subtitle, the Board and lender jointly shall determine the am…

§7–612. If a borrower violates any provision of a loan guarantee or subsidy agreement or ceases to m…

§7–613. (a) There is an Assistive Technology Loan Fund in the Department. (b) The purpose of the Fun…

§7–614. (a) The Fund consists of: (1) premiums and fees charged for the guarantees of loans or the s…

§7–615. Each year, the Treasurer shall report to the Board and the Secretary on: (1) the status of t…

§7–616. On or before January 1 of each year, the Board, through the Secretary, shall report to the G…

§7–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Blind” means: (1)…

§7–702. (a) It is the policy of the State to encourage and enable blind, visually impaired, deaf, an…

§7–703. (a) In this section, “Board” means the Board of Trustees of Blind Industries and Services of…

§7–704. (a) Individuals with disabilities, the parents of a minor child with a disability, and servi…

§7–705. (a) The following individuals have all the same rights and privileges conferred by law on ot…

§7–706. (a) This subtitle does not affect § 21-511 of the Transportation Article as to the right-of-…

§7–707. (a) (1) A person may not deny or interfere with admittance to or enjoyment of a public place…

§7–708. Any organization or agency that requires a professional training program for the following i…

§7–709. The Governor shall take suitable public notice of each October 15 as White Cane Safety Day b…

§7–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …

§7–802. There is a Governor’s Advisory Board for Telecommunications Relay in the Department.

§7–803. (a) The Board shall be composed of 14 individuals appointed by the Governor, who shall desig…

§7–804. (a) The Department in consultation with the Board shall: (1) establish and administer a prog…

§7–805. The Department in consultation with the Board shall adopt regulations to carry out the purpo…

§7–806. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the programs under § 7–804(a) of this s…

§7–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …

§7–902. (a) In accordance with the State budget and § 7–806 of this title, the Department, in consul…

§7–903. (a) The Department, in consultation with the Board, shall: (1) provide a system for eligible…

§7–904. This subtitle may not be construed to establish an entitlement program.

§7–905. The Department in consultation with the Board shall adopt regulations to carry out the purpo…

§7–906. (a) The Department in consultation with the Board shall enter into an agreement with the Sta…

§7–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Centers for Inde…

§7–1002. (a) (1) There is a Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council that is an instrumentality…

§7–1003. (a) (1) The Governor shall appoint the members of the Council in accordance with the federa…

§7–1004. (a) (1) The Council shall employ an Executive Director. (2) The Executive Director shall ha…

§7–1005. (a) The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the Council. (b) With the approval of the …

§7–1006. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (e) of this section, the Council is exe…

§7–1007. (a) A debt, a claim, an obligation, or a liability of the Council is not: (1) a debt, a cla…

§7–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Department” mean…

§7–1102. (a) There is an Individuals With Disabilities and Service–Disabled Veterans Boating Fund. (…

§7–1201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Department” mean…

§7–1202. (a) There is an Office of Disability Employment Advancement and Policy within the Departmen…

§7–1203. The Secretary may adopt regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtit…

§7–1204. This subtitle may not be construed to establish an entitlement program.

§7–1205. (a) Beginning July 1, 2026, the Office shall be responsible for implementation and oversigh…

§7–1301. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 393 OF 2025 // (a) In this subt…

§7–1302. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 393 OF 2025 // (a) There is an …

§7–1401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Assistive techno…

§7–1402. (a) There is a Maryland Assistive Technology Program in the Department. (b) The purpose of …

§7–1403. (a) There is an Assistive Technology Services Fund in the Department. (b) The purpose of th…

§7–1404. This subtitle may not be construed to establish an entitlement program.

§7–1405. The Secretary may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.

§7–1501. ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTERS 6 AND 13 OF THE 2025 SPECIAL SESSION ** (a) In th…

§7–1502. ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTERS 6 AND 13 OF THE 2025 SPECIAL SESSION ** There is …

§7–1503. ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTERS 6 AND 13 OF THE 2025 SPECIAL SESSION ** The purpo…

§7–1504. ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTERS 6 AND 13 OF THE 2025 SPECIAL SESSION ** The Depar…

§7–1505. ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTERS 6 AND 13 OF THE 2025 SPECIAL SESSION ** (a) To be…

§7–1506. ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTERS 6 AND 13 OF THE 2025 SPECIAL SESSION ** (a) There…

§8–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Agencies of the Chil…

§8–102. (a) It is the policy of the State to promote a stable, safe, and healthy environment for chi…

§8–103. (a) The Children’s Cabinet shall meet not less than four times a year in open session to dis…

§8–104. (a) (1) On or before October 1, 2025, the Office shall submit a report on neighborhood indic…

§8–105. (a) (1) There is a Governor’s Office for Children. (2) The Office is a separate unit within …

§8–106. (a) There is a Children’s Cabinet administered by the Governor’s Office for Children. (b) Th…

§8–201. There is an Advisory Council to the Children’s Cabinet.

§8–202. The purpose of the Advisory Council is to make recommendations to the Children’s Cabinet on:…

§8–301. (a) Each county shall establish and maintain a local management board to ensure the implemen…

§8–302. A local management board may be composed of: (1) public and private community representative…

§8–303. A local management board shall: (1) strengthen the decision-making capacity at the local lev…

§8–304. The members of the Children’s Cabinet shall adopt regulations that: (1) specify the roles an…

§8–305. On or before October 1 of each year, the Maryland Association of Local Management Board Dire…

§8–306. (a) On or before January 1, 2018, the Prince George’s County Local Management Board shall: (…

§8–401. There is a State Coordinating Council for Children in the Office.

§8–402. (a) The Council consists of the following members: (1) the Special Secretary of the Governor…

§8–403. (a) (1) The office of chair of the Council shall rotate annually among the members of the Co…

§8–404. The Council shall address the population of children who are in out–of–state placements or a…

§8–405. There is a local care team in each county.

§8–406. (a) Each local care team shall include: (1) at least one representative from: (i) the Depart…

§8–407. A local care team shall: (1) be a forum for: (i) families of children with intensive needs t…

§8–408. (a) A parent or guardian of a child and the child’s attorney may attend any meeting of the C…

§8–501. In this subtitle, “Fund” means the Children’s Cabinet Fund.

§8–502. There is a Children’s Cabinet Fund.

§8–503. (a) The Fund: (1) consists of money appropriated, transferred, credited, or paid into the Fu…

§8–504. Expenditures from the Fund shall be made: (1) in accordance with the State Finance and Procu…

§8–505. (a) A local management board shall apply for money from the Fund in accordance with procedur…

§8–506. (a) The State shall fund only evidence–based and promising home visiting programs for improv…

§8–507. (a) (1) The Maryland Department of Health and the other agencies of the Children’s Cabinet, …

§8–508. The Governor’s Office for Children is the fiscal agent for the Fund.

§8–601. In this subtitle, “at-risk youth prevention and diversion program” means services provided t…

§8–602. An at-risk youth prevention and diversion program may be: (1) (i) community-based; (ii) scho…

§8–603. (a) At-risk youth prevention and diversion programs shall be coordinated, monitored, and sup…

§8–604. (a) A local management board shall apply to the Office for funding for an at-risk youth prev…

§8–605. On or before December 31 each year, the Office shall report: (1) to the General Assembly, in…

§8–701. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Agency” means: (1) th…

§8–702. It is the intent of the General Assembly to: (1) improve the quality of care provided by res…

§8–703. (a) There is a State Resource Plan for Residential Child Care Programs. (b) The purpose of t…

§8–703.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Licensing ag…

§8–704. A contract awarded or renewed between an agency and a provider for a residential child care …

§8–705. The Department of Human Services shall provide a sample contract that includes an example of…

§8–706. The members of the Children’s Cabinet shall adopt regulations to carry out this part.

§8–707. (a) In this section, “residential child care program” includes sites licensed by the Develop…

§8–709. In this part, “licensing agency”: (1) means the agency designated by the Office as responsib…

§8–710. (a) A person may not operate a residential child care program in the State without a license…

§8–711. A licensing agency may deny a license to: (1) a corporation or entity that has had a license…

§8–712. (a) Unless a program administrator or an employee of a residential child care program is req…

§8–715. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Residential child…

§8–716. (a) When the final intended destination is a residential child care program and subject to s…

§8–717. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Attorney General may bring an actio…

§8–801. In this subtitle, “licensing agency”: (1) means the agency designated by the Office as respo…

§8–802. This subtitle applies to a corporation that is an applicant for or has been granted a licens…

§8–803. Except as provided in § 8-807 of this subtitle and in addition to the standards set forth in…

§8–804. A corporation shall demonstrate to the licensing agency the capability to provide for and ar…

§8–805. (a) (1) A corporation shall have a board of directors that consists of at least five individ…

§8–806. A corporation shall adopt written bylaws that require the corporation’s board of directors t…

§8–807. The members of the Children’s Cabinet shall adopt regulations to authorize a waiver from som…

§8–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Cooperating …

§8–1002. This subtitle does not apply to: (1) a shelter care facility or residential respite program…

§8–1004. (a) On or before July 1, 2008, the Office and the cooperating departments shall develop, co…

§8–1101. (a) There is a State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services in the …

§8–1102. (a) The State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services shall: (1) col…

§8–1103. (a) The State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services, in consultati…

§8–1201. (a) For fiscal years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, the Governor shall include in the State bu…

§8–1301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Agency” includes…

§8–1302. (a) There is a Commission on Trauma–Informed Care. (b) The Commission is an independent com…

§8–1303. The purpose of the Commission is to coordinate a statewide initiative to prioritize the tra…

§8–1304. (a) The Commission consists of the following members: (1) two members of the Senate of Mary…

§8–1305. The Governor shall designate the chair of the Commission.

§8–1306. The Commission shall determine operating procedures, including the establishment of subcomm…

§8–1307. The Department of Human Services shall provide staff for the Commission.

§8–1308. (a) A majority of members serving on the Commission is a quorum. (b) The Commission shall d…

§8–1309. (a) (1) The Commission shall: (i) assist in the identification of any State program or serv…

§8–1310. (a) In this section, “formal training” means a didactic course or curriculum in trauma–info…

§9–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Department” means th…

§9–201. There is a Department of Juvenile Services established as a principal department of State go…

§9–202. (a) (1) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the Secretary …

§9–203. (a) The Secretary is responsible for the operation of the Department and shall establish gui…

§9–204. (a) The Secretary shall carry out and enforce this title, the regulations of the Department,…

§9–205. Each unit in the Department shall report to the Secretary as provided in the regulations or …

§9–206. (a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary may appoint three deputy secretaries as…

§9–207. (a) In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary may employ a staff and retain consult…

§9–208. In cooperation with the Secretary of Budget and Management, the Secretary shall: (1) set min…

§9–209. (a) (1) On or before the first day of employment with the Department, the Department shall a…

§9–210. (a) The Attorney General is the legal adviser to the Department. (b) The Attorney General sh…

§9–216. (a) The Department is the central administrative department for: (1) juvenile intake, detent…

§9–217. The Department may: (1) designate any public or private agency or organization in the State …

§9–218. (a) (1) The Secretary may apply for, receive, and spend federal funds available for use in c…

§9–219. (a) (1) In this section, “confidential research record” means a record, report, statement, n…

§9–220. The Department shall have a unit for research and development that shall: (1) compile accura…

§9–221. (a) To carry out the objectives of this title, the following State units shall cooperate ful…

§9–222. (a) Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article governs detention, adjudication, disposition,…

§9–223. It is the policy of the State that the Department comply with the provisions of §§ 3-802 and…

§9–224. On or before October 1, 2025, and each October 1 thereafter, the Department shall report to …

§9–226. (a) The Department may establish and operate the facilities that are necessary to properly d…

§9–227. (a) Each facility described in § 9-226 of this subtitle shall operate under the control and …

§9–228. Before the Department requests a bond issue from the General Assembly to build or renovate a…

§9–229. (a) The Department shall operate and manage the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center as a …

§9–231. (a) The Department may place children in group homes and institutions operated by nonprofit …

§9–232. The Department shall establish a program to help homes for runaway youths.

§9–233. (a) In this section, “youth services bureau” means a community–based entity that is operated…

§9–234. (a) The General Assembly intends that: (1) all children whose care is the responsibility of …

§9–235. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person shall be licensed by the …

§9–236. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person shall be licens…

§9–237. (a) The Department shall adopt regulations that set standards for juvenile detention facilit…

§9–238.1. (a) The Department shall serve children in the juvenile services system with programming t…

§9–239. By regulation, the Department shall set standards for nonsecure alternatives for the placeme…

§9–240. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Step-down afte…

§9–240.1. (a) (1) The Secretary shall establish a Program to attempt to provide a volunteer mentor f…

§9–241. (a) The Secretary shall establish programs for juvenile intake, predelinquent diversion serv…

§9–242. The Secretary shall hold institutes, conferences, and other programs to familiarize the judi…

§9–243. (a) If requested by a juvenile court or by any other court in a proceeding that involves the…

§9–244. (a) The Secretary shall: (1) study the problem of the units of work that are involved in the…

§9–245. (a) In this section, “foster parent” includes an individual who cares for a child on an emer…

§9–246. (a) In this section, “fund” means a youth welfare fund. (b) (1) There is a youth welfare fun…

§9–247. (a) On or before December 1, 2024, and each December 1 thereafter, the Department shall repo…

§9–301. This subtitle may be cited as the Interstate Compact for Juveniles.

§9–302. Article I. Purpose. (a) The compacting states to this Interstate Compact recognize that: (1)…

§9–303. Article II. Definitions. (a) As used in this subtitle the following words have the meanings …

§9–304. Article III. Interstate Commission for Juveniles. (a) The compacting states hereby create th…

§9–305. Article IV. Powers and Duties of the Interstate Commission. (a) The Interstate Commission sh…

§9–306. Article V. Organization and Operation of the Interstate Commission. (a) The Interstate Commi…

§9–307. Article VI. Rulemaking Functions of the Interstate Commission. (a) The Interstate Commission…

§9–308. Article VII. Oversight, Enforcement, and Dispute Resolution by the Interstate Commission. (a…

§9–309. Article VIII. Finance. (a) The Interstate Commission shall pay or provide for the payment of…

§9–310. Article IX. The State Council. (a) Each member state shall create a State Council for Inters…

§9–311. Article X. Compacting States, Effective Date and Amendment. (a) Any state is eligible to bec…

§9–312. Article XI. Withdrawal, Default, Termination, and Judicial Enforcement. (a) (1) Once effecti…

§9–313. Article XII. Severability and Construction. (a) The provisions of this Compact shall be seve…

§9–314. Article XIII. Binding Effect of Compact and Other Laws. (a) (1) Nothing in this subtitle pre…

§9–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Juvenile facility…

§9–402. (a) A county, municipal corporation, for profit organization, or nonprofit organization spon…

§9–403. (a) The Board of Public Works shall: (1) make allocations of funds available for the Juvenil…

§9–404. (a) (1) A State grant may be used only to plan, design, construct, convert, acquire, renovat…

§9–405. (a) Before any State funds are paid for an approved project, the Department shall cause a no…

§9–406. (a) The State may recover grant funds paid under this subtitle if, within 30 years after com…

§9–407. (a) (1) If a default described in § 9-406(a) of this subtitle is alleged, the Secretary of t…

§9–408. (a) Proceedings to determine the State’s right to recover and the amount of its recovery und…

§9–409. All funds recovered under this subtitle shall be deposited in the Annuity Bond Fund and appl…

§9–410. (a) (1) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle. (2) The regulation…

§9–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …

§9–502. (a) There is a Juvenile Services Education Board within the Department. (b) Subject to the p…

§9–503. (a) The Board consists of the following members: (1) the Secretary; (2) the Secretary of Hig…

§9–504. (a) Beginning July 1, 2022, the Board shall oversee and approve all educational services to …

§9–505. (a) (1) The Board shall meet publicly in the State at least 10 times per year and, except as…

§9–506. (a) The Board shall appoint a Juvenile Services Education Program Superintendent. (b) The Su…

§9–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” has the me…

§9–602. There is a Juvenile Services Education Program within the Department.

§9–603. (a) (1) Beginning July 1, 2022, the Department and the Board, subject to the memorandum of u…

§9–604. (a) (1) The Department shall notify a juvenile in custody of the juvenile’s educational righ…

§9–605. (a) In this section, “basic daily cost” means the average amount spent by a county board of …

§9–606. (a) (1) On or before December 1, 2022, and each December 1 thereafter, the Superintendent wi…

§9–607. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2024, the Department shall contract with a public or private…

§9–608. (a) In this section, “Office” has the meaning stated in § 8–401 of the State Government Arti…

§9–609. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Local public s…

§10–101. IN EFFECT (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Area agen…

§10–201. There is a Department of Aging established as a principal department of the State governmen…

§10–202. (a) (1) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the Secretary…

§10–203. (a) The Secretary is responsible for the operation of the Department and shall establish gu…

§10–204. (a) The Secretary shall administer the programs and activities that the federal government …

§10–205. (a) The Secretary shall prepare and submit a budget for the Department. (b) The Secretary m…

§10–206. (a) On or before January 1 each year, the Secretary shall report to the Governor and, subje…

§10–207. The Secretary shall appoint a deputy secretary.

§10–208. (a) There is a Commission on Aging in the Department. (b) (1) The Commission consists of 13…

§10–209. IN EFFECT ** IN EFFECT UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 33 AND 34 OF 2025 ** (a) (1) The Sec…

§10–210. IN EFFECT ** IN EFFECT UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 33 AND 34 OF 2025 ** (a) The Secreta…

§10–211. IN EFFECT ** IN EFFECT UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 33 AND 34 OF 2025 ** (a) In this sec…

§10–214. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Nursing home”…

§10–301. IN EFFECT There is an Interagency Committee on Aging Services in the Executive Department. …

§10–302. IN EFFECT (a) The Interagency Committee consists of the following members: (1) the Secretar…

§10–303. IN EFFECT The Governor shall appoint the chair of the Interagency Committee from among the …

§10–304. IN EFFECT (a) The Department shall develop, coordinate, and administer with area agencies o…

§10–305. IN EFFECT ** IN EFFECT UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 33 AND 34 OF 2025 ** (a) The Interag…

§10–306. IN EFFECT ** IN EFFECT UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 33 AND 34 OF 2025 ** (a) (1) The Int…

§10–307. IN EFFECT ** IN EFFECT UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 33 AND 34 OF 2025 ** (a) (1) The Int…

§10–308. IN EFFECT ** IN EFFECT UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 33 AND 34 OF 2025 ** Each planning a…

§10–309. IN EFFECT ** IN EFFECT UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 33 AND 34 OF 2025 ** (a) (1) The Int…

§10–310. IN EFFECT ** IN EFFECT UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 33 AND 34 OF 2025 ** Subject to § 2–…

§10–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Assisted living …

§10–402. (a) (1) A continuing care at home provider is subject to each provision of this subtitle ex…

§10–403. (a) The Department shall: (1) administer this subtitle; (2) prepare and furnish all forms n…

§10–404. Medical and nursing services and other health related services may be covered by an entranc…

§10–405. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Continuing Care Fund. (b) There is a Continuing Care …

§10–407. This part applies only to continuing care in a retirement community operations.

§10–408. (a) A provider shall comply with the applicable provisions of §§ 10-409 through 10-415 of t…

§10–409. (a) A provider may not collect deposits for continuing care or begin construction of a new …

§10–410. (a) A provider may collect deposits from prospective subscribers if: (1) the Department has…

§10–411. (a) A provider may not enter into a continuing care agreement until the Department issues a…

§10–412. (a) A provider may not provide continuing care until the Department issues an initial certi…

§10–413. (a) (1) Each year, within 120 days after the end of a provider’s fiscal year, the provider …

§10–414. (a) A provider may not begin construction of a renovation until the provider receives writt…

§10–415. (a) A provider may not begin construction of an expansion until the provider receives writt…

§10–416. (a) For cause, the Department may: (1) deny a feasibility study approval; or (2) deny, susp…

§10–419. In this part, “net operating expenses” means the total operating expenses at each facility …

§10–420. (a) Interest expenses may be excluded from the calculation of net operating expenses for a …

§10–421. (a) (1) A provider shall compute operating reserves for each facility as of the end of the …

§10–422. (a) A provider shall notify the Department in writing immediately on the withdrawal of any …

§10–423. (a) For a facility that has not been the subject of a conversion and that has residents who…

§10–424. (a) (1) A provider shall give without cost a disclosure statement for each facility for whi…

§10–425. (a) A disclosure statement shall include: (1) a table of contents; (2) the name, address, a…

§10–426. (a) At least quarterly, each provider shall hold a meeting open to all of the provider’s su…

§10–427. (a) (1) If a provider has a governing body, at least one of the provider’s subscribers shal…

§10–428. (a) A provider shall establish an internal grievance procedure to address a subscriber’s gr…

§10–429. A provider shall make readily available to its subscribers for review at the facility: (1) …

§10–430. All marketing materials, including disclosure statements, that state that part or all of th…

§10–432. (a) (1) Subsection (b)(2) of this section does not apply to a transfer of ownership or cont…

§10–433. (a) (1) At least 90 days before the proposed effective date of a sale or other transfer, a …

§10–434. (a) Within 15 days after the notice required under § 10–433(a)(2) of this subtitle is given…

§10–435. (a) (1) After reviewing the information required by §§ 10-433 and 10-434 of this subtitle, …

§10–436. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a transaction undertaken under a contractual obliga…

§10–437. (a) A provider subject to § 10-436(b)(1) of this subtitle shall: (1) at least 60 days befor…

§10–438. (a) (1) After reviewing the information required by § 10-437 of this subtitle, the Departme…

§10–439. A provider whose facility has been the subject of a conversion may not terminate or fail to…

§10–440. (a) A provider may not remove a record or asset of the provider related to the operation of…

§10–441. (a) The Department may: (1) inspect a facility that offers continuing care; (2) examine the…

§10–443. The provisions of Part IV of this subtitle are in addition to, and not in lieu of, other ap…

§10–444. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b)(25) of this section, a requirement of this section…

§10–445. (a) (1) (i) If a provider’s feasibility study has been approved under § 10–409 of this subt…

§10–446. (a) A subscriber may rescind a continuing care agreement for any reason before the date of …

§10–447. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Extensive agr…

§10–448. (a) A continuing care agreement may not allow dismissal or discharge of the subscriber from…

§10–449. (a) A continuing care agreement shall allow a subscriber to terminate the agreement by givi…

§10–450. An act, agreement, or statement by a subscriber or by an individual purchasing care for a s…

§10–453. This part applies only to continuing care at home operations.

§10–454. (a) The Department shall adopt regulations that: (1) set standards for continuing care at h…

§10–455. (a) A provider may not collect deposits to provide continuing care at home services until t…

§10–456. (a) A provider may collect deposits from prospective subscribers if: (1) the Department has…

§10–457. (a) A provider may not enter into an agreement to provide continuing care at home services …

§10–458. (a) A provider may not provide continuing care at home services until the Department issues…

§10–459. (a) (1) Each year, within 120 days after the end of a provider’s fiscal year, the provider …

§10–460. (a) For cause, the Department may: (1) deny a feasibility study approval; or (2) deny, susp…

§10–463. In this part, “Committee” means the Financial Review Committee established in § 10-464 of t…

§10–464. There is a Financial Review Committee in the Department.

§10–465. (a) (1) The Committee consists of seven members appointed by the Secretary. (2) Of the seve…

§10–466. (a) (1) The Department may refer to the Committee for its consideration: (i) a provider’s a…

§10–467. (a) Within 25 days after receipt of the Committee’s recommendations, the Department shall c…

§10–468. (a) (1) A provider notified of financial difficulty by the Department shall prepare and sub…

§10–469. The Department may determine that there exists a significant risk of the financial failure …

§10–472. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Creditor” means a pe…

§10–473. Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to § 10-493 of this subtitle, a deli…

§10–474. The Secretary, deputy secretary, special deputy secretary, or any person acting as receiver…

§10–475. (a) (1) This subsection applies even if a paper or instrument is not: (i) executed by the S…

§10–476. (a) (1) In a delinquency proceeding in which the Secretary has been appointed receiver, the…

§10–477. (a) The Circuit Court of Baltimore City: (1) has exclusive original jurisdiction over delin…

§10–478. (a) The Secretary shall commence a delinquency proceeding against a provider by applying to…

§10–479. (a) The Secretary may apply to the court for an order that directs the Secretary to conserv…

§10–480. (a) (1) An order to rehabilitate a provider shall: (i) appoint the Secretary as rehabilitat…

§10–481. (a) In this section, “appointed receiver” means a person, other than the Secretary, that th…

§10–482. Within 15 days after appointment as receiver or conservator for a provider against which a …

§10–483. An appeal may be taken to the Court of Special Appeals from: (1) an order that grants or re…

§10–484. (a) To facilitate the rehabilitation, liquidation, conservation, or dissolution of a provid…

§10–485. (a) Whenever under this subtitle a receiver is to be appointed in a delinquency proceeding …

§10–486. (a) During pendency of a delinquency proceeding for a provider, an attachment, garnishment,…

§10–487. (a) A transfer of or lien on the property of a provider is voidable if the transfer or lien…

§10–488. (a) (1) The Secretary shall deposit money collected in a delinquency proceeding in a State …

§10–489. (a) (1) If on issuance of an order of liquidation under this subtitle or at any time during…

§10–490. (a) In this section, “preferred claim” means a claim that is given priority of payment from…

§10–491. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, contingent and unliquidated claims may…

§10–492. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in all cases of mutual debts and …

§10–493. If a provider is the subject of a bankruptcy or receivership action, the claims of subscrib…

§10–496. (a) A person may not maintain or operate a facility offering continuing care without having…

§10–497. (a) The Secretary may impose a civil money penalty against a provider for an action or inac…

§10–498. (a) (1) Any subscriber injured by a violation of this subtitle may bring an action for equi…

§10–499. (a) The Department may use the receivership provisions of Part VIII of this subtitle to pro…

§10–501. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Capital equipment” m…

§10–502. (a) A unit of local government may apply to the Secretary for a grant for the cost of: (1) …

§10–503. A grant may be used for any of the purposes specified in § 10-502(a) of this subtitle.

§10–504. (a) (1) Any federal grant that is received for a project shall be applied first to the cost…

§10–505. At any reasonable time, a representative of the Department may enter a building or place fo…

§10–506. (a) Before State funds are paid under this Program, the grantee shall: (1) record the notic…

§10–507. (a) The State may recover State grant funds if, within 15 years after completion of a proje…

§10–508. (a) (1) If a default described in § 10–507(a) of this subtitle is alleged, the Secretary of…

§10–509. (a) Proceedings to determine the State’s right to recover and the amount of its recovery un…

§10–510. Subject to approval by the Board of Public Works, the Secretary may adopt regulations to ca…

§10–513. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fund” means the Seni…

§10–514. (a) There is a Senior Citizen Activities Center Operating Fund. (b) The Fund shall be used …

§10–515. (a) The Secretary shall administer the Fund. (b) The Secretary may adopt regulations to car…

§10–516. (a) In this section, “distressed county” means: (1) Baltimore City; and (2) a county: (i) w…

§10–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” mean…

§10–602. (a) There is an Innovations in Aging Services Program in the Department. (b) The purposes o…

§10–603. (a) (1) With the advice of the Commission, the Secretary shall: (i) develop annually a Prog…

§10–604. (a) The Secretary shall solicit grant proposals to implement the Program priorities approve…

§10–606. The Secretary shall report annually to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State G…

§10–607. The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

§10–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Adult dependent”…

§10–702. (a) There is a Family Caregiver Assistance Program in the Department. (b) The purpose of th…

§10–703. (a) Funding for the Program shall be as provided in the State budget. (b) The Secretary may…

§10–704. (a) A family caregiver is eligible for a grant from the Program if: (1) the family caregive…

§10–705. The Secretary shall: (1) adopt regulations to implement the Program; (2) work in cooperatio…

§10–706. The regulations required to be adopted under § 10–705 of this subtitle shall: (1) ensure th…

§10–801. The purpose of this subtitle is to: (1) establish a comprehensive, strategic State plan to …

§10–802. There is a Maryland Communities for a Lifetime Program in the Department.

§10–803. The Department shall collect and make available best practices on policies to encourage agi…

§10–804. (a) A county or municipal corporation may establish a process to certify communities as Com…

§10–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Local long–term …

§10–902. (a) There is a Long–Term Care Ombudsman Program in the Department. (b) The purpose of the P…

§10–903. (a) There is an Office of the Long–Term Care Ombudsman in the Department. (b) (1) Unless th…

§10–904. (a) Entities eligible to be designated as local long–term care ombudsman entities shall: (1…

§10–905. In accordance with requirements of the federal Older Americans Act, an ombudsman shall have…

§10–906. (a) The Secretary, in consultation with the State Long–Term Care Ombudsman and area agencie…

§10–907. The Secretary shall require the State Long–Term Care Ombudsman to coordinate ombudsman serv…

§10–908. The Secretary shall establish and maintain a statewide uniform reporting system for the Pro…

§10–909. The State Long–Term Care Ombudsman shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the Ge…

§10–910. (a) In accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 3058g(j)(1), a person may not willfully interfere with a…

§10–911. An ombudsman is not liable under State law for good faith performance of official duties.

§10–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Aging and Disab…

§10–1002. (a) There is an Aging and Disability Resource Center Program, known as “Maryland Access Po…

§10–1003. The Program shall designate local Maryland Access Point offices throughout the State to en…

§10–1004. The Program shall, using its available resources, provide: (1) options counseling; (2) ass…

§10–1101. (a) There is a Healthy Aging Program in the Department. (b) The purposes of the Program ar…

§10–1102. (a) Funding for the Healthy Aging Program shall be as provided in the State budget. (b) Th…

§10–1201. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Aging–in–pla…

§10–1202. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Caregiver” m…

§10–1301. (a) The Department shall: (1) subject to subsection (b) of this section, oversee and train…

§10–1302. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, each area agency shall develop a long…

§10–1303. (a) For fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in th…

§10–1401. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTERS 340 AND 341 OF 2024 // (a) In this…

§10–1402. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTERS 340 AND 341 OF 2024 // (a) There i…

§10–1403. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTERS 340 AND 341 OF 2024 // (a) The Mon…

§10–1404. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTERS 340 AND 341 OF 2024 // (a) For fis…

§10–1405. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTERS 340 AND 341 OF 2024 // On or befor…

§11–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the Bo…

§11–102. The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) there is a need to provide equal access t…

§11–201. (a) (1) There is a Maryland Legal Services Corporation. (2) The Corporation is a nonstock c…

§11–202. (a) (1) The Corporation shall maintain: (i) its principal office in the State; and (ii) a d…

§11–203. (a) The Board shall appoint an executive director of the Corporation. (b) (1) The executive…

§11–204. (a) A political test or political qualification may not be used in selecting, appointing, p…

§11–205. To the extent consistent with this title, the Corporation shall exercise the powers granted…

§11–206. The Corporation shall indemnify the members of the Board and the officers, agents, and empl…

§11–207. (a) (1) The Corporation shall publish an annual report. (2) The Corporation shall submit th…

§11–208. (a) The executive director shall prepare an annual budget for the Corporation. (b) (1) For …

§11–301. (a) There is a Board of Directors of the Corporation. (b) (1) The Board consists of: (i) ni…

§11–302. (a) From among its voting members, the Board annually shall elect a chair. (b) From among i…

§11–303. A member of the Board: (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Board; but (2) i…

§11–304. (a) The Board shall meet at least 4 times a year. (b) Except as provided in § 3–305 of the …

§11–401. Nonstate funds received by the Corporation shall be accounted for and reported as receipts …

§11–402. (a) There is a Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund. (b) The Administrative Office of t…

§11–403. The Corporation shall accept and use any money or property received by gift, devise, beques…

§11–404. The Corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay dividends.

§11–405. (a) (1) This subsection does not apply to reasonable compensation paid for services rendere…

§11–406. On the liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Corporation, after payment of the obl…

§11–407. (a) (1) The accounts of the Corporation shall be audited annually. (2) The audits shall be …

§11–408. (a) (1) The audit authorized by this section is in addition to the annual audit required by…

§11–501. The Corporation shall make grants of financial assistance to grantees for the purpose of pr…

§11–502. (a) The Corporation shall ensure that grants and contracts are made to: (1) provide the mos…

§11–503. (a) In applying for and spending grant money from the Corporation, grantees shall consider …

§11–504. (a) The Corporation may require a grantee to submit any reports the Corporation considers n…

§11–505. (a) Each year, the Corporation shall require: (1) a financial audit by an independent certi…

§11–601. The Corporation shall seek to ensure that a grantee providing legal assistance to eligible …

§11–602. Each application for legal assistance shall be in writing and accompanied by an affidavit s…

§11–603. (a) (1) The Corporation shall establish maximum income levels for client eligibility. (2) T…

§11–604. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, information subject to the attorney-clie…

§11–605. (a) In this section, “Program” means the Affordable Life, Wills, and Estate Planning for Se…

§11–701. (a) A person may not obtain, attempt to obtain, or aid another person in obtaining or attem…

§11–702. The Corporation may not: (1) participate in litigation, unless: (i) the Corporation or a gr…

§11–801. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Legal Services Corporation Act”.