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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 21

EACH PUBLIC GROUP HOME THAT IS ACQUIRED UNDER THIS
SECTION SHALL BE OPERATED BY A NONPUBLIC, NONPROFIT PERSON,
ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT THE SECRETARY APPROVES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
59A, §§ 19E and 19D(b)(3), (4), and (5) and the
first and second sentences and the introductory
clause of the third sentence of § 19D(b) and the
second sentence of (d).

In subsection (a)(1) of this section, the
reference to approval of a site "that has been
chosen by a county or counties or, on default, by
the Director" is new language added to clarify
that State acquisition is authorized whether the
county or State chooses the site.

In subsection (b) of this section, the former
reference "group, agency, or organization" is
deleted as unnecessary in light of the use of the
defined term "person".

Also in subsection (b) of this section, the
former references "constructed" and "renovated"
are deleted as unnecessary in light of the broad
reference to "acquired".

Former Article 59A, § 19D(b)(l) and (2), which
required determinations of need and
appropriateness, is deleted as unnecessary
because this section becomes effective only after
the requirements of § 7-320 of this subtitle are
met.

Defined terms: "County" § 1-101
"Director" § 7-101 "Person" § 1-101
"Group home" § 7-101 "Secretary" § 1-101

SUBTITLE 4. PRIVATE FACILITIES.

PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR FACILITIES.

7-401. "LICENSE" DEFINED.

IN PART I OF THIS SUBTITLE, "LICENSE" MEANS A LICENSE
ISSUED BY THE ADMINISTRATION TO OPERATE A PRIVATE FACILITY.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language added to
allow concise reference to the licenses issued
under Part I of this subtitle.

Defined terms: "Administration" § 7-101
"Private facility" § 7-101