# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 10. Department of Aging

### Subtitle 4. Continuing Care

#### Section 10-496

(a) A person may not maintain or operate a facility offering continuing care without having obtained an initial or renewal certificate of registration.

(b) A person may not disseminate prohibited advertising or promotional materials.

(c) A person may not provide false registration information to the Department.

(d)

  (1) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

  (2) Each violation of this subtitle constitutes a separate offense.

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Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)