# Education (GED)

## Title 9.5. Division of Early Childhood Development

### Subtitle 4. Child Care Centers

#### Section 9.5-416

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not operate a child care center in this State unless licensed by the Department.

(b) An employee of the Department charged with the investigation and enforcement of child care regulations may serve a civil citation to a person found in violation of this section.

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Md. Code Ann., Educ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)