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, […]
Section 10-524 – Review
Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Secretary in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act to the circuit court for the county where the private group home is located or planned.
Section 10-503 – License Required
In addition to holding any other license required by law, a person shall be licensed by the Department before the person may operate a private, inpatient facility.
Section 10-504 – Qualifications of Applicants
To qualify for a license, an applicant shall: (1) Have a certificate of accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals for the private inpatient facility to be operated; or (2) Meet the requirements that the Secretary adopts under this subtitle.
Section 10-505 – Applications for Licenses
(a) An applicant for a license shall submit an application on the form that the Secretary requires. (b) The application shall provide the information that the Secretary requires.
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. […]