# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 5. Child Care; Foster Care

#### Section 5-509.1

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section and subject to subsection (c) of this section, on or after January 1, 2000, a person shall be licensed by the Administration before the person may operate a residential educational facility.

(b) This section does not apply:

  (1) to a child care home that has a license under this subtitle or under Sec. 9-235 of the Human Services Article;

  (2) to a child care institution that has a license under this subtitle or under Sec. 9-236 of the Human Services Article; or

  (3) to an institution that accepts only children placed by the Maryland Department of Health or the Department of Juvenile Services.

(c) This section does not affect any requirement that a residential educational facility obtain a certificate of approval from the State Board of Education for its educational program.

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