WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor Ch. 288

(2) The notice shall state:

(i) The name of the applicant;

(ii) The type of approval that is sought;

(iii) The location of the proposed private
group home; and

(iv) The time and place that the Secretary sets
for the hearing, which shall be at least 7 but not more than 15
days after the last publication of the notice.

(E) THE SECRETARY SHALL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE POLICY
COMMITTEE BY DECEMBER 1ST OF EACH YEAR CONCERNING EACH PRIVATE
GROUP HOME AND ALTERNATIVE LIVING UNIT PROPOSED DURING THE
PRECEDING YEAR. THIS REPORT SHALL DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING;

(1) WHETHER THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT HAS
FACILITATED THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HOME; AND

(2) THE OVERALL SUCCESS OR FAILURE OF ESTABLISHING
THE HOME IN THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY.

8-411.

(a)  In this section, "alcohol abuse facility":

(1)  Means any facility that provides treatment, care,
and rehabilitation for individuals who show the effects of
alcohol abuse or alcoholism; and

(2)  Includes a facility that is owned or operated by
this State or any of its political subdivisions.

(b)  This section does not apply to:

(1)  The office of a physician who is treating
patients within the scope of the physician's practice;

(2)  Alcoholics Anonymous, transitional housing
programs, or other similar organizations, if the organization
holds meetings or provides support services to help individuals
who show the effects of alcohol abuse or alcoholism;

(3)  An employees' assistance program of a business
entity; or

(4)  The American Council on Alcoholism, Inc.

(c)    Unless certification is requested, this section does
not apply to the following facilities:

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