1354

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 240

The only changes are in style.
4-108. SMALL RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOMES FOR CHILDREN.

(A)   "GROUP HOME" DEFINED.

IN THIS SECTION, "GROUP HOME" MEANS A FOSTER HOME,
EMERGENCY SHELTER, OR FAMILY TYPE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR
CHILDREN THAT IS:

(1)  SPONSORED BY A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE AGENCY; AND

(2)  SUPERVISED BY FOSTER PARENTS, HOUSE PARENTS,
OR COUNSELORS.

(B)  EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS.

ANY GROUP HOME IS EXEMPT FROM ANY RULE OR REGULATION
GOVERNING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS FOOD SERVICE
FACILITIES THAT IS ADOPTED BY THE SECRETARY OR A LOCAL
GOVERNMENT, IF THE GROUP HOME:

(1)  AT NO TIME HAS MORE THAN 14 RESIDENTS
INCLUDING HOUSE PARENTS AND SUPERVISORY, PROFESSIONAL, AND
CUSTODIAL STAFF MEMBERS; AND

(2)  HAS AMONG ITS RESIDENT CHILDREN ONLY
CHILDREN PLACED IN THE GROUP HOME BY A COURT, A LICENSED
CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCY, OR A GOVERNMENT AGENCY, INCLUDING A
LOCAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

(C)  REGISTRATION REQUIRED; APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN
RULES AND REGULATIONS.

EACH GROUP HOME THAT IS INTENDED FOR NO MORE THAN 14
RESIDENTS SHALL BE REGISTERED WITH THE HEALTH OFFICER FOR
THE COUNTY AND IS SUBJECT TO STATE AND LOCAL HEALTH RULES
AND REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN OCCUPANCY AND USE OF PRIVATE
FAMILY HOMES.

(D)   INSPECTION BY HEALTH OFFICER.

IN EACH COUNTY, THE HEALTH OFFICER SHALL INSPECT EACH
GROUP HOME THAT IS INTENDED FOR NO MORE THAN 14 RESIDENTS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
43, § 200A.

4-109. INSPECTIONS.

TO ENFORCE THIS SUBTITLE AND AS OFTEN AS PRACTICABLE,
THE SECRETARY, AT REASONABLE TIMES, SHALL INSPECT EACH
BAKERY, CANNERY, CONFECTIONERY, CREAMERY, DAIRY, EATING