(a) The Secretary shall provide facilities for the care and treatment of individuals who have mental disorders.
(b) The Administration shall:
(1) Supervise the custody, care, and treatment of individuals in State facilities who have mental disorders;
(2) Provide oversight of community–based services for persons with behavioral health disorders; and
(3) Establish programs for research and development of care and treatment for individuals who have behavioral health disorders.
(c) The Administration may provide funds for a public or nonprofit organization to carry out pilot or demonstration projects relating to individuals who have behavioral health disorders.
(d) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this title and Titles 8 and 10 of this article, including provisions for the issuance of licenses.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 7.5 - Behavioral Health Administration
Subtitle 2 - Behavioral Health Administration
Section 7.5-203 - Powers and Duties -- in General
Section 7.5-204 - Powers and Duties of Director -- Enumerated
Section 7.5-205 - Powers and Duties of Secretary and Administration
Section 7.5-205.1 - Outpatient Civil Commitment Pilot Program
Section 7.5-206 - Discrimination Prohibited
Section 7.5-207 - Establishment of Crisis Treatment Centers
Section 7.5-208 - Behavioral Health Crisis Response Grant Program
Section 7.5-209 - Annual Report on Behavioral Health Services for Children and Young Adults