# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 21 — Behavioral Health Regulations

### Chapter 04 — Community Mental Health Programs — Group Homes for Adults with Mental Illness

#### Regulation .04 License Required.

*COMAR 10.21.04.04*

A. A person shall obtain a license from the Department before operating a group home.

B. The Secretary shall grant a license to an applicant to operate a group home, as described in Regulation .02 of this chapter, if the applicant fulfills the requirements for:

  (1) Licensure under this chapter;

  (2) Administrative requirements under COMAR 10.21.17;

  (3) Psychiatric rehabilitation programs under COMAR 10.21.21; and

  (4) Residential rehabilitation programs under COMAR 10.21.22.