1914

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 296

In item (2) of this section, the phrase "outside the
household", which modifies "place to live", is new
language added for clarity.

In item (3) of this section, the phrase "in the past"
is substituted for the former phrase "until recently",
for clarity.

The sixth sentence of former Article 88A, § 101, which
provided that the "intention of this subtitle is to
establish a program", is deleted as unnecessary in
light of § 4-515 of this subtitle, which actually
establishes the intended program.

Defined terms: "Battered spouse" § 4-513

4-515. BATTERED SPOUSE PROGRAM.

(A)  IN GENERAL.

(1)  THE SECRETARY SHALL ESTABLISH A PROGRAM IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO HELP BATTERED SPOUSES AND THEIR
CHILDREN.

(2)  THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE FOR
BATTERED SPOUSES AND THEIR CHILDREN, IN EACH REGION OF THIS
STATE:

(I)  TEMPORARY SHELTER OR HELP IN OBTAINING
SHELTER;

(II)  COUNSELING;

(III)  INFORMATION;

(IV)  REFERRAL; AND

(V)  REHABILITATION.

(B)  AUTHORIZED SHELTERS.

AS A PART OF THE BATTERED SPOUSE PROGRAM, THERE SHALL BE, IN
A MAJOR POPULATION CENTER OF THIS STATE, AT LEAST 1 SHELTER
SERVING THE AREA SURROUNDING THE SHELTER.

(C)  CONDITIONS.

ANY SHELTER ESTABLISHED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

(1) THE SHELTER SHALL PROVIDE BATTERED SPOUSES AND
THEIR CHILDREN WITH A TEMPORARY HOME AND NECESSARY COUNSELING;

(2) THE SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION SHALL: