Maryland § 7-605
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-605, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-605.
(a) (1) If the Secretary certifies that a public group home is needed in a county or multicounty region, the county or counties of the region, in consultation with the local consumer groups, promptly shall choose a site that meets the requirements of the State plan.
(2) Before submitting a proposed site to the Secretary, the governing body of the county where the site is located shall hold at least 1 public hearing in that county.
(b) The Secretary shall cooperate with and help the county or counties to choose a suitable site.
(c) If within 6 months after the Secretary certifies a need for a public group home, a suitable site is not submitted to the Secretary, the Secretary shall declare the county or counties to be in default. However, for good cause shown, the Secretary may extend the 6-month period not more than another 3 months.
(d) Within 3 months after the default by a county or counties, the Secretary shall:
(1) Choose a suitable site; and
(2) After holding a public hearing in the county where the site is located, recommend the site to the Board of Public Works.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-605
What does Maryland Code § 7-605 cover?
Section 7-605 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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