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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Health - General » Title 10 - Mental Health Law » Subtitle 5 - Private Facilities » Part II - Special Provisions for Private Group Homes

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, […]

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.