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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.21.04.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="04" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, terms have the meanings stated in COMAR 10.21.17.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Definition of Group Home.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Group home” means a community-based residential program that provides services:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>For individuals who have been or are under treatment for a mental disorder;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>When possible, in the individual's community of origin; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>In a home-like environment.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Group home” means a private group home as defined in Health-General Article, §§10-514(b), (d) — (e) and 10-518(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, as either a:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Small private group home, which:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Admits at least four but not more than eight individuals; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Is deemed conclusively a single-family residence and is permitted in all residential zones; or</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Large private group home, which:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Admits at least nine but not more than 16 individuals; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Is deemed conclusively a multifamily residence and is permitted in zones of similar density.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Group home” does not include a:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Foster home that is the domicile of the foster parent; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Facility that is:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Owned by or leased to the State or any public agency;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Regulated by the Department of Juvenile Services or Developmental Disabilities Administration; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Organized wholly or partly to make a profit.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>