§ 7–611
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 7-611 (2026)
Title 7. Developmental Disabilities Law
Subtitle 6. Community-Based Residential Programs
§ 7–611LinkCopy Citation
(a)
When an application for certificate of approval is filed, the Department shall have an investigation made of:
(1)
The applicant;
(2)
The private group home for which approval is sought;
(3)
The facts stated in the application;
(4)
The number of other group homes or alternative living units in the neighborhood;
(5)
The public utilities and services available; and
(6)
The access to transportation, shopping and recreational facilities, and health-related services.
(b)
When an application for certificate of approval is filed, the Secretary shall hold a public hearing on the application.
(c)
(1)
The Secretary shall publish a notice of the hearing within 60 days of receipt of the completed application.
(2)
The notice shall state:
(i)
The name of the applicant;
(ii)
The type of approval that is sought;
(iii)
The location of the proposed private group home; and
(iv)
The time and place that the Secretary sets for the hearing, which shall be at least 7 but not more than 15 days after the last publication of the notice.
(d)
The notice shall be published at least twice in 1 week:
(1)
In 2 newspapers published in the county where the private group home is to be located;
(2)
If only 1 newspaper is published in that county, in that newspaper; or
(3)
If a newspaper is not published in that county, any newspaper with substantial circulation in that county.