Section 10-506 – Investigation of Applicant
When an application for a license is filed, the Department promptly shall investigate the applicant.
Section 10-507 – Issuance of License
The Department shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
Section 10-508 – Scope of License
A license authorizes the licensee to operate a private facility while the license is effective.
Section 10-509 – Inspections
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department shall inspect each private, inpatient facility at least once every 6 months and at any other time that the Department considers necessary. (2) A facility that is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals shall be inspected under § 19-308(b) of this article. […]
Section 10-510 – Denials, Suspensions, and Revocations
(a) The Department shall deny a license to any applicant or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee fails to comply with the applicable laws, rules, or regulations of this State. (b) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Department takes any action under this section, the Department shall give […]
Section 10-511 – Review
Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Department in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.
Section 10-514 – Definitions
(a) In Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Large private group home” means a private group home that admits at least 10 but not more than 16 individuals. (c) “License” means a license issued by the Secretary to operate a private group home. (d) (1) “Private group home” means a residence in which […]
Section 10-516 – Rules and Regulations
(a) A private group home shall be licensed in accordance with Title 7.5 of this article. (b) The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for establishing, licensing, and operating private group homes.
Section 10-518 – Qualifications of Applicants
(a) A small private group home: (1) Is deemed conclusively a single–family dwelling; and (2) Is permitted to locate in all residential zones. (b) A large private group home is deemed conclusively a multi–family dwelling and is permitted to locate in zones of similar density. (c) A private group home is not subject to any special exception, conditional use permit, […]
Section 10-519 – Applications for Licenses
(a) An applicant for a license shall submit an application to the Secretary on the form that the Secretary requires. (b) The application shall: (1) Be signed and verified by the applicant; and (2) Contain: (i) The name and address of the applicant; (ii) The street address of the property on which the private group home is to be located or, […]