# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 8. Children, Youth, and Families

### Subtitle 7. Residential Child Care Programs -- General Provisions

#### Section 8-710

(a) A person may not operate a residential child care program in the State without a license.

(b) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 for each day of operation.

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