Section 5-1301 - Definitions.
§ 5-1301. Definitions.
(a) In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Abuse.- "Abuse" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title.
(c) Administration.- "Administration" means the Social Services Administration of the Department.
(d) Child.- "Child" means any individual under the age of 18 years.
(e) Indicated.- "Indicated" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title.
(f) Kinship care.- "Kinship care" has the meaning stated in § 5-501 of this title.
(g) Local department.- "Local department" has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of this article.
(h) Neglect.- "Neglect" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title.
(i) Out-of-home placement.- "Out-of-home placement" means placement of a child into foster care, kinship care, group care, or residential treatment care.
(j) Ruled out.- "Ruled out" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title.
(k) Secretary.- "Secretary" means the Secretary of Human Resources.
(l) Unsubstantiated.- "Unsubstantiated" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title.
[2006, chs. 31, 475.]