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MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  13-4007 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs|Subtitle 40 - Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program|Section 13-4007 - Report

    On or before December 1, 2020, and each December 1 thereafter, the Department shall report, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee on:        (1)    The number of individuals who have been screened through the Program;        (2)    The types of tests used to screen those individuals;        (3)    The costs of the tests; and        (4)    The types of cancers detected by the tests.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  13-4101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs|Subtitle 41 - Maryland Children's Service Animal Program|Section 13-4101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Eligible child” means a child who has a history of trauma, has been diagnosed with post–traumatic stress disorder, or has been diagnosed with a developmental disability and special health care need under Title V of the Social Security Act.    (c)    “Fund” means the Maryland Children’s Service Animal Program Fund established under § 13–4105 of this subtitle.    (d)    “Nonprofit training entity” means a corporation, a foundation, or any other legal entity that:        (1)    Is qualified under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;        (2)    (i)    Engages in the training of service dogs or support dogs for use by children; or            (ii)    Uses trained therapy horses for interaction with children; and        (3)    Has been selected by the Department to provide services under this subtitle.    (e)    “Program” means the Maryland Children’s Service Animal Program established under § 13–4102 of this subtitle.    (f)    “Program participant” means an eligible child who participates in the Program.    (g)    “Successful Program participant” means a Program participant who successfully completes the training or therapy protocol specified by a nonprofit training entity.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  13-4102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs|Subtitle 41 - Maryland Children's Service Animal Program|Section 13-4102 - Purposes of the Maryland Children's Service Animal Program

    (a)    There is a Maryland Children’s Service Animal Program in the Department.    (b)    The purposes of the Program are to:        (1)    Refer eligible children who may benefit from participation in the Program to one or more nonprofit training entities;        (2)    Provide additional funding mechanisms to assist children participating in the Program; and        (3)    Expand treatment of children with a history of trauma or post–traumatic stress disorder or with a developmental disability and special health care need under Title V of the Social Security Act.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  13-4103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs|Subtitle 41 - Maryland Children's Service Animal Program|Section 13-4103 - Use of Nonprofit Training Entity -- Eligibility

    (a)    The Department shall select at least one nonprofit training entity to:        (1)    Implement a training or therapy protocol for the purposes of the Program that will teach each Program participant methodologies, strategies, and techniques for:            (i)    Partnering with a service dog or support dog; or            (ii)    Interacting with therapy horses;        (2)    Select qualified Program participants from those eligible children referred to the nonprofit entity under the Program;        (3)    Select an appropriate service dog, support dog, or therapy horse, as applicable, for each Program participant;        (4)    Facilitate each Program participant’s training or therapy using the nonprofit training entity’s training or therapy protocol; and        (5)    Unless the nonprofit training entity uses trained therapy horses, partner each successful Program participant with the service dog or support dog on the Program participant’s successful completion of the nonprofit training entity’s training protocol.    (b)    To be eligible for selection under subsection (a) of this section, a nonprofit entity must:        (1)    Be based in the State;        (2)    Serve the needs of children with a history of trauma or post–traumatic stress disorder or with a developmental disability and special health care need under Title V of the Social Security Act; and        (3)    Generate its own revenue and reinvest the proceeds of that revenue in the growth and development of its programs.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  13-4104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs|Subtitle 41 - Maryland Children's Service Animal Program|Section 13-4104 - Disqualification of Participant

    (a)    A nonprofit training entity may disqualify a Program participant from participation in the Program if the nonprofit training entity determines that the Program participant’s involvement in the Program:        (1)    Presents a danger to the Program participant’s mental or physical well–being;        (2)    Is a direct threat to the health and safety of others;        (3)    Presents a direct threat to the mental or physical well–being of the service dog, support dog, or therapy horse; or        (4)    Does not meet the training requirements of the nonprofit training entity.    (b)    A Program participant may discontinue involvement in the Program for any reason.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  13-4105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs|Subtitle 41 - Maryland Children's Service Animal Program|Section 13-4105 - Program Fund -- Use of Fund Revenues -- Investments

    (a)    There is a Maryland Children’s Service Animal Program Fund.    (b)    The Department shall use revenue from the Fund to pay a nonprofit training entity.    (c)    Revenue from the Fund may be used only to pay:        (1)    A nonprofit training entity; and        (2)    Administrative costs of the Program.    (d)    The Secretary shall administer the Fund.    (e)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (f)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    Revenue collected by the Department in the form of donations to the Program;        (2)    Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and        (3)    Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (g)    The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.    (h)    Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.    (i)    Money expended from the Fund is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for the Program.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  13-4106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs|Subtitle 41 - Maryland Children's Service Animal Program|Section 13-4106 - Adoption of Regulations

    The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 2 - Elderly Individuals|Section 14-201 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Day care center for the elderly” means a place that:        (1)    Is operated to provide, with or without charge, care for elderly individuals; and        (2)    Either is:            (i)    Designated for group care for at least 4 elderly individuals; or            (ii)    A family home that provides care for 2 or 3 elderly individuals.    (c)    “Elderly individual” means an individual who:        (1)    Is 55 years old or older;        (2)    Lives alone or with a spouse, family relative, or friend;        (3)    Needs temporary supervision and care during a part of a day in a protective group setting; and        (4)    Has a disability that is:            (i)    A reasonably static physical impairment that prevents:                1.    Gainful employment; or                2.    The accomplishment of the routine of normal daily activities without assistance; or            (ii)    A permanent or recurrent mental impairment.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 2 - Elderly Individuals|Section 14-202 - Statement of Purpose; Intent

    (a)    The purposes of this subtitle are:        (1)    To provide for the establishment of day care centers for the elderly and services that will give many elderly individuals the chance to stay with their families or in their communities instead of being placed in a nursing home or State institution;        (2)    To allow children and other relatives to keep elderly individuals instead of placing them in impersonal institutions; and        (3)    To allow this State to deal more effectively and economically with the needs of its elderly individuals.    (b)    The General Assembly intends that day care centers for the elderly and services be used:        (1)    To avoid, as much as possible, unnecessary commitment of an elderly individual to a nursing home, State institution, or other long term care facility;        (2)    To provide opportunities for elderly individuals to be discharged from nursing homes, State institutions, or general and special hospitals; and        (3)    To serve only those elderly individuals who otherwise would be eligible under State or federal law for care in a nursing home, State institution, or other long term care facility.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 2 - Elderly Individuals|Section 14-203 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle does not affect a relative who cares for an elderly individual or a neighbor or friend who cares for an elderly individual by mutual agreement.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 2 - Elderly Individuals|Section 14-204 - General Responsibilities

    The Maryland Department of Health:        (1)    Has the primary responsibility, in conjunction with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Aging, to provide the guidance and means for establishing day care centers for the elderly in accordance with this subtitle; and        (2)    Shall recruit and encourage the establishment of day care centers for the elderly and provide for their licensing.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 2 - Elderly Individuals|Section 14-205 - Funds; Services

    (a)    The Maryland Department of Health may use funds appropriated for the day care for the elderly to:        (1)    Assist in start–up costs of establishing a day care center for the elderly; and        (2)    Subsidize day care services for financially eligible elderly individuals.    (b)    The services that are provided by the day care center for the elderly under this section shall include:        (1)    Therapeutic arts and crafts;        (2)    Community excursions, if appropriate;        (3)    Hobby cultivation;        (4)    Health services;        (5)    Counseling services for elderly individuals and their families;        (6)    Group dynamics; and        (7)    Other services that enhance social functioning and develop activities in daily living and personal independence.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 2 - Elderly Individuals|Section 14-206 - Plans, Rules, and Regulations

    (a)    The Department shall adopt rules and regulations that set the standards necessary for the welfare and safety of elderly individuals who receive care in day care centers for the elderly.    (b)    Before the Department adopts a proposed plan, rule, or regulation under this subtitle, the Department shall submit the plan, rule, or regulation to the Department of Aging for its recommendations.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 3 - Medically Handicapped Adults|Section 14-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Day care center for adults” means a place that:        (1)    Is operated to provide, with or without charge, care for medically handicapped adults; and        (2)    Either is:            (i)    Designated for group day care for 4 or more medically handicapped adults; or            (ii)    A family home that provides day care for 2 or 3 medically handicapped adults.    (c)    “Medically handicapped adult” means an individual who:        (1)    Is 16 years old or older;        (2)    Lives alone or with a spouse, relative, or friend; and        (3)    Has a disability that is:            (i)    A reasonably static physical impairment that prevents gainful employment or the accomplishment of the routine of normal daily activities outside of an institutional or sheltered environment; or            (ii)    A permanent or recurrent mental impairment that requires domiciliary or institutional care in a sheltered environment.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 3 - Medically Handicapped Adults|Section 14-302 - Statement of Purpose; Intent

    (a)    The purposes of this subtitle are:        (1)    To provide for the establishment of day care centers for adults and services that will give medically handicapped adults the chance to stay with their families or in their communities instead of being placed in a nursing home or State institution; and        (2)    To allow this State to deal more effectively and economically with the needs of its medically handicapped adults.    (b)    The General Assembly intends that day care centers for adults and services be used:        (1)    To avoid, as much as possible, unnecessary commitment of a medically handicapped adult to a nursing home, State institution, or other long term care facility;        (2)    To provide opportunities for medically handicapped adults to be discharged from nursing homes, State institutions, or general or special hospitals; and        (3)    To serve only those medically handicapped adults who otherwise would be eligible under State or federal law for care in a nursing home, State institution, or other long term care facility.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 3 - Medically Handicapped Adults|Section 14-303 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle does not affect a relative who cares for a medically handicapped adult or a neighbor or friend who cares for a medically handicapped adult by mutual choice and agreement.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 3 - Medically Handicapped Adults|Section 14-304 - General Responsibilities; Purchase of Services

    (a)    The Department of Human Services shall cooperate with and assist the Maryland Department of Health in carrying out the purposes of this subtitle.    (b)    The Maryland Department of Health shall:        (1)    Provide the guidance and means for establishing day care centers for adults in accordance with this subtitle;        (2)    Recruit and encourage the establishment of day care centers for adults;        (3)    Provide for licensing of day care centers for adults; and        (4)    Adopt and enforce rules and regulations that set the standards necessary for the welfare and safety of medically handicapped adults who receive care in these day care centers for adults.    (c)    (1)    The Maryland Department of Health shall buy from any public or private agency the day care services for medically handicapped adults that are necessary and essential to enhance their well–being.        (2)    These services shall include:            (i)    Therapeutic arts and crafts;            (ii)    Community excursions, if appropriate;            (iii)    Hobby cultivation;            (iv)    Health services;            (v)    Counseling services for medically handicapped adults and their families;            (vi)    Group dynamics; and            (vii)    Other services that enhance social functioning and develop activities in daily living and personal independence.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Youth Camp Act|Section 14-404 - Youth Camp Safety Advisory Council

    (a)    There is a Youth Camp Safety Advisory Council in the Department.    (b)    The Council shall advise and assist the Department in developing and reviewing the regulations required under § 14-403 of this subtitle.    (c)    The Council shall report annually to the Secretary on:        (1)    The number of youth camps;        (2)    The number of facilities in each county;        (3)    The number of campers; and        (4)    Any other pertinent information.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Youth Camp Act|Section 14-405 - Composition; Terms of Members; Removal of Members

    (a)    (1)    The Council consists of 11 members.        (2)    Of the 11 Council members:            (i)    1 shall be a representative of the Department;            (ii)    1 shall be a camping leader with professional experience, but who is not a youth camp owner or manager;            (iii)    1 shall be actively engaged in the ownership or management of a youth camp operating for profit;            (iv)    1 shall be actively engaged in the ownership or management of a nonprofit youth camp;            (v)    1 shall be actively engaged in the ownership or management of an American Camping Association accredited youth camp;            (vi)    1 shall be actively engaged in the ownership or management of a youth camp that is not accredited by the American Camping Association;            (vii)    1 shall be a member of the public;            (viii)    2 shall be selected from the local health departments from 2 counties; and            (ix)    2 shall be selected from nationwide organizations involved in camping such as scouting and 4-H.        (3)    The Governor shall appoint the Council members with the advice of the Secretary and the advice and consent of the Senate.    (b)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on July 1, 1986.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed.        (5)    Members of the Council:            (i)    Are eligible for reappointment; but            (ii)    May not serve more than 2 full consecutive terms.    (c)    The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Youth Camp Act|Section 14-406 - Transferability of Certificates

    A certificate issued under this subtitle is not transferable.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Youth Camp Act|Section 14-407 - Investigations; Training Required for Camp Inspectors

    The Department shall:         (1)    Investigate complaints received regarding the youth camp; and        (2)    Require appropriate training, including knowledge of outdoor camping, for a camp inspector.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Youth Camp Act|Section 14-408 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Certificates

    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 14-409 of this subtitle, the Department may deny a certificate to any applicant, or suspend or revoke a certificate, if the applicant or certificate holder:         (1)    Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a certificate for the applicant or certificate holder or for another;        (2)    Fraudulently or deceptively uses a certificate;        (3)    Violates this subtitle; or        (4)    Violates any regulation adopted by the Department under this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Youth Camp Act|Section 14-409 - Hearings

    Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226(c) of the State Government Article, before the Department takes any action under § 14-408 of this subtitle, the Department shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Department.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-410 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Youth Camp Act|Section 14-410 - Authority of Department as to Curriculum or Ministry of Camps

    The Department or an official acting under authority granted under this subtitle may not restrict, determine, or influence the curriculum or ministry of a youth camp in the State.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  14-411 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 14 - General Day Care|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Youth Camp Act|Section 14-411 - Citation

    This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Youth Camp Act”.