# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 9. Juvenile Services

### Subtitle 2. Department of Juvenile Services

#### Section 9-236

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person shall be licensed by the Department as a child care institution before the person may operate an institution for the care, custody, or control of a child alleged to be or adjudicated delinquent or in need of supervision.

(b) This section does not apply to:

  (1) an institution or facility operated by a unit of the State or a political subdivision; or

  (2) a child care home that has a license under this subtitle or Sec. 5-508 of the Family Law Article.

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