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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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FAMILY LAW |
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TITLE 5. CHILDREN |
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SUBTITLE 5. CHILD CARE; FOSTER CARE |
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PART II. LICENSING OF CHILD CARE FACILITIES |
§ 5-509.1. Licensing to operate a residential educational facility
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(a) Requirement. -- Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section and subject to subsection (c) of this section, on or after January 1, 2000, a person shall be licensed by the Administration before the person may operate a residential educational facility.
(b) Exceptions. -- This section does not apply:
(1) to a child care home that has a license under this subtitle or under § 9-235 of the Human Services Article;
(2) to a child care institution that has a license under this subtitle or under § 9-236 of the Human Services Article; or
(3) to an institution that accepts only children placed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene or the Department of Juvenile Services.
(c) Certificate of approval requirements still valid. -- This section does not affect any requirement that a residential educational facility obtain a certificate of approval from the State Board of Education for its educational program.