Maryland § 5-509.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-509.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-509.1.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section and subject to subsection (c) of this section, on or after January 1, 2000, a person shall be licensed by the Administration before the person may operate a residential educational facility.
(b) This section does not apply:
(1) to a child care home that has a license under this subtitle or under § 9–235 of the Human Services Article;
(2) to a child care institution that has a license under this subtitle or under § 9–236 of the Human Services Article; or
(3) to an institution that accepts only children placed by the Maryland Department of Health or the Department of Juvenile Services.
(c) This section does not affect any requirement that a residential educational facility obtain a certificate of approval from the State Board of Education for its educational program.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-509.1
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Section 5-509.1 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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