# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 7. Individuals With Disabilities

### Subtitle 2. Respite Care for Individuals With Developmental or Functional Disabilities

#### Section 7-201

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Department" means the Department of Human Services.

(c) "Respite care" means short-term care:

  (1) of an individual with a developmental or functional disability described under Sec. 7-202 of this subtitle; and

  (2) that is provided either within or outside the individual's home to give temporary relief to the individual or the individual's family.

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