§ 8–1401
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1401 (2026)
Title 8. Children, Youth, and Families
Subtitle 14
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
(1)
“Child in an unlicensed setting” means an individual under the age of 22 years:
(i)
in an out–of–home placement who is residing in a hotel, an office building for more than 12 consecutive hours, a shelter, or any other unlicensed setting; or
(ii)
who is a pediatric overstay patient.
(2)
“Child in an unlicensed setting” does not include an individual under the age of 22 years who is receiving a self–independent living stipend, living with kin awaiting approval for placement, or on aftercare with a parent.
(c)
“Pediatric hospital overstay patient” has the meaning stated in § 19–388 of the Health – General Article.
(d)
“Placement Team” means the Rapid Response Placement Team.
(e)
“Review Panel” means the Child and Youth Placement Review Panel.
(f)
“Senior Advisor” means the Senior Advisor for Children and Families in the Office.