# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 10. Mental Health Law

### Subtitle 5. Private Facilities

#### Section 10-514

(a) In Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Large private group home" means a private group home that admits at least 10 but not more than 16 individuals.

(c) "License" means a license issued by the Secretary to operate a private group home.

(d)

  (1) "Private group home" means a residence in which individuals who have been or are under treatment for a mental disorder may be provided care or treatment in a homelike environment.

  (2) "Private group home" does not include:

    (i) Any facility that is owned by or leased to this State or any public agency;

    (ii) Any facility that is regulated by the Department of Juvenile Services;

    (iii) Any facility that is regulated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration;

    (iv) Any facility that is organized wholly or partly to make a profit; or

    (v) A foster home that is the domicile of the foster parent.

(e) "Small private group home" means a private group home that admits at least 4 but not more than 9 individuals.

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