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Ch. 272
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Martin O'Malley, Governor
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1. A local general hospital that contains an inpatient
psychiatric unit;
J. The Department of Aging;
K. The Department of Juvenile Services;
L. The local alcohol and drug abuse agency; and
M. A local community rehabilitation or housing program;
and
2. At least 5 individuals selected from among the
following groups or organizations and appointed as provided in paragraph (3) of this
subsection:
A. At least 2 individuals who are currently receiving or
who have in the past received mental health services;
B. Parents or other relatives of adults with mental
disorders;
C. Parents or other relatives of children or adolescents
with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders the onset of which occurred during
childhood or adolescence;
D. The local mental health association, if any; and
E. A member of the general public.
(2) If more than one State inpatient facility serves a county, a
representative from at least 1 of the facilities shall be appointed by the Director.
(3) At least one-half of the voting members shall be appointed from
among the individuals listed in paragraph (1)(ii)2A through C of this subsection.
(4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection, if
the governing body of Baltimore City OR ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY designates [the]
A core service agency as the mental health advisory committee, the mental health
advisory committee shall consist of the governing body of the core service agency.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2007.
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Approved by the Governor, April 24, 2007.
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