§ 5–101
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-101 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 1. Definitions
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(a)
In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Adoptive parent” means an individual who completes adoption of another individual.
(c)
“Child placement agency” means:
(1)
a local department; or
(2)
a private agency that is licensed by the Social Services Administration of the Department under § 5–507 of this title, or by a comparable governmental unit of another state, to place children.
(d)
“Crime of violence”:
(1)
has the meaning stated in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(2)
as to a crime committed in another state, means a crime that, if committed in this State, would be a crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article.
(e)
“Department” means the State Department of Human Services.
(f)
“Disability” means:
(1)
alcohol dependence, as defined in § 8–101 of the Health – General Article;
(2)
drug dependence, as defined in § 8–101 of the Health – General Article;
(3)
a mental disorder, as defined in § 10–101 of the Health – General Article; or
(4)
intellectual disability, as defined in § 7–101 of the Health – General Article.