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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 16.17.01.02" title_num="16" subtitle_num="17" chapter_num="01" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Core services” means only the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Individual, family, and group counseling;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Referral and information services;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Crisis intervention including activities relating to youth suicide prevention;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Substance abuse assessment and referral services; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Informal counseling.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Department” means the Department of Juvenile Services.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Substance abuse” means alcohol and drug abuse.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Bureau” means a youth services bureau, which is a community-based nonresidential program that is established pursuant to Human Services Article, §9-233, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>