# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 10. Mental Health Law

### Subtitle 5. Private Facilities

#### Section 10-504

To qualify for a license, an applicant shall:

(1) Have a certificate of accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals for the private inpatient facility to be operated; or

(2) Meet the requirements that the Secretary adopts under this subtitle.

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