§ 14–201
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 14-201 (2026)
Title 14. General Day Care
Subtitle 2. Elderly Individuals
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Day care center for the elderly” means a place that:
(1)
Is operated to provide, with or without charge, care for elderly individuals; and
(2)
Either is:
(i)
Designated for group care for at least 4 elderly individuals; or
(ii)
A family home that provides care for 2 or 3 elderly individuals.
(c)
“Elderly individual” means an individual who:
(1)
Is 55 years old or older;
(2)
Lives alone or with a spouse, family relative, or friend;
(3)
Needs temporary supervision and care during a part of a day in a protective group setting; and
(4)
Has a disability that is:
(i)
A reasonably static physical impairment that prevents:
(1)
Gainful employment; or
(2)
The accomplishment of the routine of normal daily activities without assistance; or
(ii)
A permanent or recurrent mental impairment.