# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 5. Child Care; Foster Care

#### Section 5-540

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, there shall be at least 1 local board of review for minor children in out-of-home care in each county.

(b) Instead of a local board in each county, 2 or more counties may agree to establish a single multicounty local board in accordance with a memorandum of understanding executed by the participating counties.

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