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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor Ch. 407
changes; and generally relating to rights and services provided to individuals
with developmental disabilities.
BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,
Article - Health - General
Section 7-1001
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2000 Replacement Volume and 2004 Supplement)
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Health - General
Section 7-1002(b) and 7-1006(a)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2000 Replacement Volume and 2004 Supplement)
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article - Health - General
7-1001.
In this subtitle, "licensee" means:
(1) A person who is licensed by the Administration to provide services;
and
(2) A State residential center.
7-1002.
(b) It is the policy of this State that, in addition to any other rights, each
individual who receives any services provided by the Administration or by a licensee
has the following basic rights:
(1) The right to be treated with courtesy, respect, and full recognition of
human dignity and individuality;
(2) The right to receive treatment, services, and habilitation in the least
restrictive environment MOST INTEGRATED SETTING that is available, adequate,
appropriate, and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
(3) The right to be free from mental and physical abuse;
(4) The right to be free from chemical restraints, except for minimal
restraints that a physician authorizes, in writing, for a clearly indicated medical need
and makes a permanent part of the individual's record;
(5) The right to be free from physical restraints except for minimal
restraints that are authorized in writing and made a permanent part of the record by
a physician or qualified developmental disability professional and which are clearly
indicated for the protection of the individual with developmental disability or others;
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