Maryland § 10-804
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-804, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-804.
(a) A county or municipal corporation may establish a process to certify communities as Communities for a Lifetime under the Maryland Communities for a Lifetime Program.
(b) The Department shall recommend criteria that local jurisdictions may use to certify Communities for a Lifetime, including:
(1) the extent to which a community has sought and plans to expand public health, prevention, and wellness programs that serve older adults;
(2) the extent to which a community has sought and plans to expand affordable transportation options;
(3) the extent to which a community has sought and plans to expand affordable rental housing and the ability to own affordable homes;
(4) the extent to which a community has sought and plans to expand employment, civic engagement, recreation, and leisure options for older adults; and
(5) the extent to which a community has sought and plans to expand other initiatives that boost the abilities of older adults to age in place.
(c) A Community for a Lifetime shall submit to the Department on or before September 1 each year a progress report on the community’s efforts to enable aging in place and a report on the community’s plans to enable aging in place in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-804
What does Maryland Code § 10-804 cover?
Section 10-804 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 10-804?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 10-804" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 10-804 apply to my situation?
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