§ 7–516
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 7-516 (2026)
Title 7. Developmental Disabilities Law
Subtitle 5. State Residential Centers for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability
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The administrative head for each State residential center may appoint any employee as a law–enforcement officer and, while the employee holds a special police commission issued by the Governor, the employee may:
(1)
Return an individual with an intellectual disability to the State residential center from which the individual has left without approved leave; and
(2)
Be used to protect individuals or property at the State residential center.