§ 14-301. Definitions

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

(b) Day care center for adults. -- "Day care center for adults" means a place that:

   (1) Is operated to provide, with or without charge, care for medically handicapped adults; and

   (2) Either is:

      (i) Designated for group day care for 4 or more medically handicapped adults; or

      (ii) A family home that provides day care for 2 or 3 medically handicapped adults.

(c) Medically handicapped adult. -- "Medically handicapped adult" means an individual who:

   (1) Is 16 years old or older;

   (2) Lives alone or with a spouse, relative, or friend; and

   (3) Has a disability that is:

      (i) A reasonably static physical impairment that prevents gainful employment or the accomplishment of the routine of normal daily activities outside of an institutional or sheltered environment; or

      (ii) A permanent or recurrent mental impairment that requires domiciliary or institutional care in a sheltered environment.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 717H; 1982, ch. 21, § 2.