§ 10-514. Definitions

   (a) In general. -- In Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) Large private group home. -- "Large private group home" means a private group home that admits at least 9 but not more than 16 individuals.

(c) License. -- "License" means a license issued by the Secretary to operate a private group home.

(d) Private group home. --

   (1) "Private group home" means a residence in which individuals who have been or are under treatment for a mental disorder may be provided care or treatment in a homelike environment.

   (2) "Private group home" does not include:

      (i) Any facility that is owned by or leased to this State or any public agency;

      (ii) Any facility that is regulated by the Department of Juvenile Services;

      (iii) Any facility that is regulated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration;

      (iv) Any facility that is organized wholly or partly to make a profit; or

      (v) A foster home that is the domicile of the foster parent.

(e) Small private group home. -- "Small private group home" means a private group home that admits at least 4 but not more than 8 individuals.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 59, § 58; 1982, ch. 21, § 2; ch. 430, § 1; 1987, ch. 290, § 1; 1989, ch. 539, § 7; 1995, ch. 8, § 4; 2003, ch. 53, § 6; 2009, ch. 119.