§ 14–301
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 14-301 (2026)
Title 14. General Day Care
Subtitle 3. Medically Handicapped Adults
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Day care center for adults” means a place that:
(1)
Is operated to provide, with or without charge, care for medically handicapped adults; and
(2)
Either is:
(i)
Designated for group day care for 4 or more medically handicapped adults; or
(ii)
A family home that provides day care for 2 or 3 medically handicapped adults.
(c)
“Medically handicapped adult” means an individual who:
(1)
Is 16 years old or older;
(2)
Lives alone or with a spouse, relative, or friend; and
(3)
Has a disability that is:
(i)
A reasonably static physical impairment that prevents gainful employment or the accomplishment of the routine of normal daily activities outside of an institutional or sheltered environment; or
(ii)
A permanent or recurrent mental impairment that requires domiciliary or institutional care in a sheltered environment.