# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 7. Developmental Disabilities Law

### Subtitle 5. State Residential Centers for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability

#### Section 7-516

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.

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