# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 19. Health Care Facilities

### Subtitle 9. Hospice Care Facilities

#### Section 19-905

(a) A person shall be licensed by the Secretary before a person may operate a hospice care program.

(b) A home health agency, hospital, related institution, or other licensed facility that operates a hospice care program that is distinct from the other services that the home health agency or facility offers shall be licensed by the Secretary as a hospice care program before the home health agency or facility may operate that hospice care program.

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