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MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-513 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 5 - State Residential Centers for Individuals With an Intellectual Disability|Part II - Citizens' Advisory Boards|Section 7-513 - Officers

    (a)    From among its members, each board shall elect a chairperson and other officers that the board considers necessary.    (b)    The manner of election of officers and their terms of office shall be as the board determines.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-514 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 5 - State Residential Centers for Individuals With an Intellectual Disability|Part II - Citizens' Advisory Boards|Section 7-514 - Meetings; Compensation

    (a)    Each board shall meet at least 4 times a year, at the times and places that it determines.    (b)    A member of a board:        (1)    May not receive compensation; but        (2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-515 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 5 - State Residential Centers for Individuals With an Intellectual Disability|Part II - Citizens' Advisory Boards|Section 7-515 - Regulations for Conduct of Meetings; Reports

    (a)    Each board may adopt regulations for the conduct of its meetings.    (b)    (1)    Each board serves in an advisory capacity.        (2)    Each board shall:            (i)    Submit to the Secretary an annual report on:                1.    The needs of individuals with an intellectual disability; and                2.    The extent to which its State residential center meets these needs;            (ii)    Advise the administrative head of the State residential center on its goals, programs, and policies;            (iii)    Help in evaluating the degree to which these goals are achieved;            (iv)    Review and make recommendations about the annual budget of the State residential center;            (v)    Assume leadership in developing community understanding of the needs of individuals with an intellectual disability; and            (vi)    Carry out any other responsibility that the administrative head of the State residential center requests.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-516 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 5 - State Residential Centers for Individuals With an Intellectual Disability|Part III - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 7-516 - Appointment of Employees as Law-Enforcement Officers

    The administrative head for each State residential center may appoint any employee as a law–enforcement officer and, while the employee holds a special police commission issued by the Governor, the employee may:        (1)    Return an individual with an intellectual disability to the State residential center from which the individual has left without approved leave; and        (2)    Be used to protect individuals or property at the State residential center.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-517 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 5 - State Residential Centers for Individuals With an Intellectual Disability|Part III - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 7-517 - Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals With Intellectual Disability

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “ICF–ID income” means all revenues received by an ICF–ID from any source providing ICF–ID  services to residents of the facility.        (3)    “Intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability (ICF–ID)” means a State residential center for individuals with an intellectual disability.    (b)    (1)    Each ICF–ID operating in Maryland is subject to an assessment of 6% of all ICF–ID  income.        (2)    The assessment required by this section shall:            (i)    Be paid by each ICF–ID in accordance with this section; or            (ii)    Terminate if the assessment is not permissible under Section 1903(w) of the Social Security Act.    (c)    On or before the 15th day of each quarter of the State fiscal year, each ICF–ID shall pay to the Department 6% of the ICF–ID income received during the previous fiscal quarter.    (d)    For fiscal year 2004, the assessment required by this section shall be paid on or before June 20, 2004, based on the ICF–ID income received during the period from April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004.    (e)    The Department may adopt regulations to implement this section.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 6 - Community-Based Residential Programs|Part I - General Provisions|Section 7-601 - Authorized

    There are community-based residential programs that provide residential services in public group homes, private group homes, and alternative living units.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 6 - Community-Based Residential Programs|Part I - General Provisions|Section 7-602 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Private group home” means a group home that is not a public group home, whether or not public funds are used to finance, wholly or partly, the acquisition, construction, improvement, rehabilitation, maintenance, or operation of the group home.    (c)    “Public group home” means a group home that is owned by or leased to the State or a political subdivision of the State, whether or not this group home is maintained and operated by a private, nonprofit person.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 6 - Community-Based Residential Programs|Part I - General Provisions|Section 7-603 - Designation as Single-Family Dwelling

    (a)    This section applies only to public group homes, nonprofit private group homes, and alternative living units.    (b)    (1)    To avoid discrimination in housing and to afford a natural, residential setting, a group home or an alternative living unit for individuals with developmental disability:            (i)    Is deemed conclusively a single-family dwelling;            (ii)    Is permitted to locate in all residential zones; and            (iii)    May not be subject to any special exception, conditional use permit, or procedure that differs from that required for a single-family dwelling.        (2)    The provision of separately identified living quarters for staff may not affect the conclusive designation as a single-family dwelling under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection.        (3)    A general zoning ordinance, rule, or regulation of any political subdivision that conflicts with the provisions of this section or any rule or any regulation that carries out the purpose of this section is superseded by this section to the extent of any conflict.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 6 - Community-Based Residential Programs|Part II - Public Group Homes|Section 7-604 - Determination of Need

    (a)    The Secretary shall, in accordance with the State plan established under Subtitle 3 of this title, determine the need, if any, for one or more public group homes for individuals with developmental disability in each county or multicounty region of the State.    (b)    In making the determination, the Secretary shall consult with the following:        (1)    The governing body of each county;        (2)    The State Board of Education;        (3)    County boards of education;        (4)    Consumer groups; and        (5)    Other public and private agencies.    (c)    The part of the State plan that relates to the need for public group homes shall be sent to each county.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 6 - Community-Based Residential Programs|Part II - Public Group Homes|Section 7-605 - Sites

    (a)    (1)    If the Secretary certifies that a public group home is needed in a county or multicounty region, the county or counties of the region, in consultation with the local consumer groups, promptly shall choose a site that meets the requirements of the State plan.        (2)    Before submitting a proposed site to the Secretary, the governing body of the county where the site is located shall hold at least 1 public hearing in that county.    (b)    The Secretary shall cooperate with and help the county or counties to choose a suitable site.    (c)    If within 6 months after the Secretary certifies a need for a public group home, a suitable site is not submitted to the Secretary, the Secretary shall declare the county or counties to be in default. However, for good cause shown, the Secretary may extend the 6-month period not more than another 3 months.    (d)    Within 3 months after the default by a county or counties, the Secretary shall:        (1)    Choose a suitable site; and        (2)    After holding a public hearing in the county where the site is located, recommend the site to the Board of Public Works.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 6 - Community-Based Residential Programs|Part II - Public Group Homes|Section 7-606 - Acquisition of Sites

    (a)    (1)    If the Board of Public Works approves the site that has been chosen by the Secretary, on a default by a county or counties, the State may:            (i)    Acquire the site by lease or purchase, condemnation, or otherwise; and            (ii)    Renovate a building or build a public group home that meets the requirements of:                1.    The State plan;                2.    The regulations issued under § 7–904 of this title relating to community–based residential services; and                3.    The program accessibility requirements of the federal regulations (45 C.F.R. §§ 84.21 through 84.23).        (2)    Before acquiring the site, the Secretary shall give the governing body for the county where the site is located and the community around the site notice of the intention of the State to acquire and improve the site.    (b)    Each public group home that is acquired under this section shall be operated by:        (1)    A private, nonprofit person, on terms and conditions as the Secretary approves; or        (2)    The State as a provider of last resort on an interim basis until a suitable private operator can be found.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-607 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 6 - Community-Based Residential Programs|Part III - Private Group Homes|Section 7-607 - Certificates of Approval -- Rules and Regulations

    The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for issuing certificates of approval for private group homes.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-608 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 6 - Community-Based Residential Programs|Part III - Private Group Homes|Section 7-608 - Certificates of Approval -- Obtaining

    In addition to holding a license required under Subtitle 9 of this title or any other license required by law, a person shall obtain a certificate of approval from the Secretary before the person may establish a private group home.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-609 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 6 - Community-Based Residential Programs|Part III - Private Group Homes|Section 7-609 - Certificates of Approval -- Qualifications

    To qualify for a certificate of approval, an applicant shall satisfy the Secretary that:         (1)    The proposed private group home is consistent with the State plan;        (2)    The applicant is a proper person to receive a certificate of approval;        (3)    The proposed private group home is appropriate for the stated purpose;        (4)    The proposed private group home meets or, on completion, will meet the licensing requirements of Subtitle 9 of this title;        (5)    The proposed private group home meets or, on completion, will meet all of the general zoning requirements that apply to the site and that relate to:            (i)    The height and size of any buildings that are involved;            (ii)    The land that may be covered or occupied;            (iii)    The open space requirements;            (iv)    The density requirements; and            (v)    The use of any land or buildings; and        (6)    The applicant’s facilities meet the federal regulation requirements on program accessibility (45 C.F.R. §§ 84.21 through 84.23).
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-610 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 6 - Community-Based Residential Programs|Part III - Private Group Homes|Section 7-610 - Certificates of Approval -- Application

    (a)    An applicant for certificate of approval shall submit an application to the Department on the form that the Secretary requires.    (b)    The application shall:        (1)    Be signed and verified by the applicant; and        (2)    Provide the information that the Secretary requires, including:            (i)    The name and address of the applicant;            (ii)    The street address of the property where the private group home is to be located or, if no address, a description which identifies the property;            (iii)    If the applicant does not own the property, the name of the owner;            (iv)    A statement that the applicant will comply with the laws, rules, and regulations that relate to the establishing and operating of private group homes under this subtitle;            (v)    A statement that the applicant has sufficient resources to establish a private group home, or that those resources are available to the applicant; and            (vi)    A statement that the applicant’s facilities meet the federal regulation requirements on program accessibility (45 C.F.R. §§ 84.21 through 84.23).
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-611 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 6 - Community-Based Residential Programs|Part III - Private Group Homes|Section 7-611 - Investigations; Hearings; Notice; Annual Report

    (a)    When an application for certificate of approval is filed, the Department shall have an investigation made of:        (1)    The applicant;        (2)    The private group home for which approval is sought;        (3)    The facts stated in the application;        (4)    The number of other group homes or alternative living units in the neighborhood;        (5)    The public utilities and services available; and        (6)    The access to transportation, shopping and recreational facilities, and health-related services.    (b)    When an application for certificate of approval is filed, the Secretary shall hold a public hearing on the application.    (c)    (1)    The Secretary shall publish a notice of the hearing within 60 days of receipt of the completed application.        (2)    The notice shall state:            (i)    The name of the applicant;            (ii)    The type of approval that is sought;            (iii)    The location of the proposed private group home; and            (iv)    The time and place that the Secretary sets for the hearing, which shall be at least 7 but not more than 15 days after the last publication of the notice.    (d)    The notice shall be published at least twice in 1 week:        (1)    In 2 newspapers published in the county where the private group home is to be located;        (2)    If only 1 newspaper is published in that county, in that newspaper; or        (3)    If a newspaper is not published in that county, any newspaper with substantial circulation in that county.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-612 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 6 - Community-Based Residential Programs|Part III - Private Group Homes|Section 7-612 - Issuance; Approval or Denial

    (a)    The Secretary shall issue a certificate of approval to any applicant who meets the requirements under this Part III of this subtitle.    (b)    Unless an applicant agrees to extend the time, the Secretary shall approve or deny an application for certificate of approval within 30 days after the hearing required by § 7-611 of this subtitle.    (c)    If the Secretary fails to approve or deny the application within that time, the application shall be deemed to be approved, and the Administration shall issue a certificate of approval.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 7 - Nonresidential Programs|Part I - Family Support Services Program|Section 7-701 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Eligible child” means an individual with developmental disability under the age of 22 years who is:        (1)    In an out-of-home placement; or        (2)    At immediate risk of out-of-home placement.    (c)    (1)    “Family” means an eligible child’s natural, adoptive, or foster parents.        (2)    “Family” includes:            (i)    A guardian;            (ii)    A person acting as a parent of a child; or            (iii)    A relative or stepparent with whom a child lives.    (d)    (1)    “Family support services” means a program designed to enable a family to provide for the needs of a child with developmental disability living in the home.        (2)    “Family support services” includes:            (i)    Individual and family counseling;            (ii)    Personal care;            (iii)    Day care;            (iv)    Specialized equipment;            (v)    Health services;            (vi)    Respite care;            (vii)    Housing adaptations;            (viii)    Transportation; and            (ix)    Other necessary services.    (e)    “Program” means the Family Support Services Program.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 7 - Nonresidential Programs|Part I - Family Support Services Program|Section 7-702 - Legislative Findings and Declaration

    (a)    The General Assembly finds and declares that:        (1)    There are over 2,500 disabled children placed outside of their homes by State agencies;        (2)    Because of a lack of support services within the community, families are often forced to place their disabled children outside the home and excessive costs are associated with certain residential placements;        (3)    The family support services project sponsored by the Maryland State Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities has demonstrated that disabled children can be returned to the community and new residential placements prevented when support services for families are available;        (4)    Family support services enable families to provide for the needs of their disabled children in the least restrictive setting; and        (5)    Maintaining disabled children with their families has been demonstrated to be cost effective.    (b)    The General Assembly declares that it is the policy of this State to enhance the quality of life for children with developmental disability and their families, to preserve family unity, and to promote family stability by:        (1)    Providing essential family support services to assist families in caring for children with developmental disability in the home; and        (2)    Diminishing the use of residential placements for children with developmental disability.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 7 - Nonresidential Programs|Part I - Family Support Services Program|Section 7-703 - Creation of Program; Functions; Sliding Payment Scale for Reimbursement; Coordinating Services Available Under Existing Programs

    (a)    (1)    There is a Family Support Services Program.        (2)    The Administration shall contract with private nonprofit community-based organizations for the provision of family support services in each county of the State.        (3)    The Administration shall base the amount of a grant to a county upon the needs of the eligible families in each locality in accordance with the data available through the Family Support Services Consortium Project for localities of comparable size.    (b)    The Administration shall implement a sliding payment scale for reimbursement from families financially able to pay for all or part of the services under the Program.    (c)    (1)    Before using Program funds, the Program shall coordinate and assist any eligible child and family in receiving services available under existing programs including:            (i)    Respite care under Title 7, Subtitle 2 of the Human Services Article;            (ii)    Day care services;            (iii)    Homemaker services;            (iv)    Personal care;            (v)    Services to families with children under § 4–402 of the Family Law Article;            (vi)    Children’s medical services under § 15–125 of this article;            (vii)    Attendant care services under Title 7, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article; and            (viii)    Other applicable federal and local programs.        (2)    The Program shall assist in providing family support services that are not otherwise available.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 7 - Nonresidential Programs|Part I - Family Support Services Program|Section 7-704 - Requests for Budgetary Support

    (a)    Beginning July 1, 1986 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall request budget support that is sufficient to operate the Program and shall continue to provide family support services at least for the level in effect on June 30, 1986.    (b)    (1)    The Secretary shall request budget support that is sufficient to operate the family support services project initiated by the Maryland State Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities and serving Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County by July 1, 1988, and shall assume financial responsibility to the extent that funds are provided by the Governor in the budget.        (2)    By July 1, 1990, the Secretary shall request budget support sufficient to provide family support services in every county of the State and Baltimore City. The Department shall assume financial responsibility for the Program to the extent that funds are provided in the budget by the Governor.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  7-705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law|Subtitle 7 - Nonresidential Programs|Part II - Local Funding|Section 7-705 - Use of Local Funds for Day Habilitation and Vocational Services

    For day habilitation and vocational services, the Administration shall also use local funds. The local funds shall be limited to the amount paid by each jurisdiction in fiscal year 1984.