Maryland § 14-202
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-202, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-202.
(a) The purposes of this subtitle are:
(1) To provide for the establishment of day care centers for the elderly and services that will give many elderly individuals the chance to stay with their families or in their communities instead of being placed in a nursing home or State institution;
(2) To allow children and other relatives to keep elderly individuals instead of placing them in impersonal institutions; and
(3) To allow this State to deal more effectively and economically with the needs of its elderly individuals.
(b) The General Assembly intends that day care centers for the elderly and services be used:
(1) To avoid, as much as possible, unnecessary commitment of an elderly individual to a nursing home, State institution, or other long term care facility;
(2) To provide opportunities for elderly individuals to be discharged from nursing homes, State institutions, or general and special hospitals; and
(3) To serve only those elderly individuals who otherwise would be eligible under State or federal law for care in a nursing home, State institution, or other long term care facility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-202
What does Maryland Code § 14-202 cover?
Section 14-202 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 § 14-202?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 14-202" (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 § 14-202 apply to my situation?
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