Maryland § 16-206
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 16-206, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-206.
(a) For juvenile screening and treatment services that a unit of the Department provides under § 9–227(b)(1)(ii) of the Human Services Article, the Department shall bill and collect the cost of care as provided in this subtitle and as if the recipient of services were not a ward of this State.
(b) The Department of Juvenile Services shall pay for juvenile screening and treatment services that any person other than the Department provides under § 9–227(b)(1)(ii) of the Human Services Article. However, the Department later shall bill and collect this cost of care as provided in this subtitle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 16-206
What does Maryland Code § 16-206 cover?
Section 16-206 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.
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