§ 14–407
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 14-407 (2026)
Title 14. General Day Care
Subtitle 4. Maryland Youth Camp Act
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(a)
The Department shall:
(1)
Investigate complaints received regarding a youth camp; and
(2)
Require appropriate training, including knowledge of outdoor camping, for a camp inspector.
(b)
(1)
Before a youth camp makes a formal offer of employment to a job applicant, the operator of the youth camp may request from the Department a determination as to whether the results of a national or State criminal history records check would be the basis for prohibiting the hiring of the applicant.
(2)
Within 3 business days after receipt of a request from the operator of a youth camp under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall issue a written determination to the youth camp as to whether the results of a national or State criminal history records check would be the basis for prohibiting the hiring of the applicant.
(3)
A determination issued by the Department under paragraph (2) of this subsection is binding on the Department and the youth camp unless the applicant:
(i)
Has subsequently been convicted of a crime;
(ii)
Has pending criminal charges; or
(iii)
Had previously undisclosed criminal convictions.
(4)
The Department may set a reasonable fee to cover the cost of a criminal history records check required under this subsection.