Section 8-801 – “Licensing Agency” Defined
In this subtitle, “licensing agency”: (1) means the agency designated by the Office as responsible for licensing a residential child care program; and (2) includes the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Juvenile Services.
Section 8-802 – Scope of Subtitle
This subtitle applies to a corporation that is an applicant for or has been granted a license to operate a residential child care program in the State.
Section 8-803 – Licensing Requirements — in General
Except as provided in § 8-807 of this subtitle and in addition to the standards set forth in COMAR 14.31.06 and 14.31.07, a corporation shall meet the requirements established in this subtitle as a condition of licensure.
Section 8-804 – Required Documentation
A corporation shall demonstrate to the licensing agency the capability to provide for and arrange for the provision of all applicable services proposed in the license application by submitting, at a minimum, the following documents to the licensing agency: (1) a business plan that clearly demonstrates the ability of the residential child care program operated by […]
Section 8-805 – Board of Directors; Chief Financial Officer
(a) (1) A corporation shall have a board of directors that consists of at least five individuals with an interest in or knowledge of the needs of children and their families. (2) Of the members of the board of directors: (i) at least one shall be a resident of the State; (ii) at least one shall have demonstrated experience in […]
Section 8-806 – Bylaws
A corporation shall adopt written bylaws that require the corporation’s board of directors to be responsible for: (1) overseeing the management and operation of the residential child care program operated by the corporation; (2) ensuring that the residential child care program operates in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; (3) approving the residential child care program’s mission […]
Section 8-807 – Regulations
The members of the Children’s Cabinet shall adopt regulations to authorize a waiver from some or all of the requirements of this subtitle for corporations that can demonstrate that their bylaws and policies are substantially similar to those required under this subtitle.