(a) In this section, “respite care” means care that is made available for an individual with an intellectual disability in a State residential center to provide relief for the person with whom the individual ordinarily lives.
(b) Under regulations that the Department adopts, each State residential center shall reserve at least 2 percent, but not more than 4 percent, of its total beds for respite care.
(c) Respite care for an individual may not exceed 45 days within any 1–year period or 28 consecutive days.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law
Subtitle 5 - State Residential Centers for Individuals With an Intellectual Disability
Part I - State Residential Centers
Section 7-501 - Creation; Appointment of Administrative Head
Section 7-503 - Hearings; Notice
Section 7-504 - Determination of Hearing Officer
Section 7-507 - Petition for Release