Section 10-514 - Definitions.
§ 10-514. Definitions.
(a) In general.- In Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Large private group home.- "Large private group home" means a private group home that admits at least 9 but not more than 16 individuals.
(c) License.- "License" means a license issued by the Secretary to operate a private group home.
(d) Private group home.-
(1) "Private group home" means a residence in which individuals who have been or are under treatment for a mental disorder may be provided care or treatment in a homelike environment.
(2) "Private group home" does not include:
(i) Any facility that is owned by or leased to this State or any public agency;
(ii) Any facility that is regulated by the Department of Juvenile Services;
(iii) Any facility that is regulated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration;
(iv) Any facility that is organized wholly or partly to make a profit; or
(v) A foster home that is the domicile of the foster parent.
(e) Small private group home.- "Small private group home" means a private group home that admits at least 4 but not more than 8 individuals.
[An. Code 1957, art. 59, § 58; 1982, ch. 21, § 2; ch. 430, § 1; 1987, ch. 290, § 1; 1989, ch. 539, § 7; 1995, ch. 8, § 4; 2003, ch. 53, § 6; 2009, ch. 119.]