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 10-501 – “License” Defined
In Part I of this subtitle, “license” means a license issued by the Department to operate a private, inpatient facility.
Section 10-502 – Rules and Regulations
(a) The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for licensing private, inpatient facilities. (b) The rules and regulations shall ensure that care and treatment of individuals who have a mental disorder are provided in accordance with the policy stated in Subtitle 1 of this title.