# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 21 — Behavioral Health Regulations

### Chapter 07 — Therapeutic Group Homes

#### Regulation .03 Proposal and Designation of Lead Agency.

*COMAR 10.21.07.03*

A. Proposal.

  (1) An individual or organization that proposes to provide therapeutic living services for children in a TGH shall:

    (a) Direct an initial inquiry for obtaining a license to the GOC, in accordance with COMAR 14.31.05.05; and

    (b) Submit to GOC, in accordance with COMAR 14.31.05.05, a proposal describing the:

      (i) Physical plant in which the children will reside; and

      (ii) Program service plan, as described in Regulation .05C of this chapter.

  (2) GOC shall designate a lead agency.

B. Lead Agency. If GOC designates the Department as lead agency, on receipt of the proposal submitted under §A of this regulation, the Secretary shall notify the Director of the Administration, who shall:

  (1) Forward a copy of the proposal to:

    (a) The CSA director, if appropriate; and

    (b) The designated licensure unit of the Department; and

  (2) Within 2 weeks, send the applicant the Department application form and instructions.