§ 20–101
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 20-101 (2026)
Title 20. Private Home Detention
Subtitle 1. Definitions
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(a)
In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“License” means a license issued by the Secretary to operate a business that provides monitoring services for a fee to individuals who are under a court order that requires monitoring by a private home detention monitoring agency.
(c)
“Licensed private home detention monitoring agency” means a person who is licensed by the Secretary to conduct a business that provides monitoring services for a fee to individuals who are under a court order that requires monitoring by a private home detention monitoring agency.
(d)
“Private home detention monitor” means an employee of a licensed private home detention monitoring agency who personally monitors individuals who are under a court order that requires monitoring by a private home detention monitoring agency.
(e)
“Private home detention monitoring agency” means a person who conducts a business that provides monitoring services for a fee to individuals who are under a court order that requires monitoring by a private home detention monitoring agency.
(f)
“Secretary” means the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services.