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REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former SG § 9-1119(h).
Defined term: "Advisory Committee" § 7-135
SUBTITLE 2. RESPITE CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL OR
FUNCTIONAL DISABILITIES.
7-201. DEFINITIONS.
(A) IN GENERAL.
IN THIS SUBTITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS INDICATED.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language added as the standard
introductory language to a definition section.
(B) DEPARTMENT.
"DEPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition
of the full reference to the "Department of Human Resources".
(C) RESPITE CARE.
"RESPITE CARE" MEANS SHORT-TERM CARE:
(1) OF AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL OR FUNCTIONAL
DISABILITY DESCRIBED UNDER § 7-202 OF THIS SUBTITLE; AND
(2) THAT IS PROVIDED EITHER WITHIN OR OUTSIDE THE INDIVIDUAL'S
HOME TO GIVE TEMPORARY RELIEF TO THE INDIVIDUAL OR THE INDIVIDUAL'S
FAMILY.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without
substantive change from former Art. 88A, § 128(a), as it related to
individuals with developmental or functional disabilities.
The reference to a disability "described under § 7-202 of this subtitle" is
added for clarity.
7-202. INDIVIDUALS WITH FUNCTIONAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
(A) FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY.
AN INDIVIDUAL HAS A FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY IF THE INDIVIDUAL HAS A
SEVERE, CHRONIC DISABILITY THAT:
(1) IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO A MENTAL OR PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT OR A
COMBINATION OF MENTAL AND PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS, INCLUDING A HEAD
INJURY;
(2) IS LIKELY TO CONTINUE INDEFINITELY;
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