# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 7. Developmental Disabilities Law

### Subtitle 11. Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Civil Liability

#### Section 7-1101

(a)

  (1) Unless licensed by the Administration under this title, a person may not provide the following services to an individual with developmental disability or to a recipient of individual support services, as defined in Sec. 7-901 of this title:

    (i) Day habilitation services;

    (ii) Residential services;

    (iii) Services coordination;

    (iv) Vocational services;

    (v) More than 1 family support service, as defined in Sec. 7-701 of this title;

    (vi) More than 1 individual support service; and

    (vii) More than 1 community supported living arrangements service, as defined in Sec. 7-709 of this title.

  (2) The Administration, the Administration's designee, or an agency that receives public funds may not place an individual in a residential group home or other facility that is not operating in compliance with applicable State licensing laws.

(b) A person who provides services in violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000.

(c) An employee, officer, or director of a provider of services under this title or any other person who knowingly participates in a violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.

(d) In addition to any other penalties specified in this section, an individual who is admitted or held against the individual's will by a person who is providing services without a license may recover civil damages from that person and from any other person who knowingly participates in the admission or detention.

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