Maryland Statutes
Part II - Special Provisions for Private Group Homes
Section 10-514 - Definitions

(a)    In Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
    (b)    “Large private group home” means a private group home that admits at least 10 but not more than 16 individuals.
    (c)    “License” means a license issued by the Secretary to operate a private group home.
    (d)    (1)    “Private group home” means a residence in which individuals who have been or are under treatment for a mental disorder may be provided care or treatment in a homelike environment.
        (2)    “Private group home” does not include:
            (i)    Any facility that is owned by or leased to this State or any public agency;
            (ii)    Any facility that is regulated by the Department of Juvenile Services;
            (iii)    Any facility that is regulated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration;
            (iv)    Any facility that is organized wholly or partly to make a profit; or
            (v)    A foster home that is the domicile of the foster parent.
    (e)    “Small private group home” means a private group home that admits at least 4 but not more than 9 individuals.