Maryland § 7-611
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-611, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-611.
(a) When an application for certificate of approval is filed, the Department shall have an investigation made of:
(1) The applicant;
(2) The private group home for which approval is sought;
(3) The facts stated in the application;
(4) The number of other group homes or alternative living units in the neighborhood;
(5) The public utilities and services available; and
(6) The access to transportation, shopping and recreational facilities, and health-related services.
(b) When an application for certificate of approval is filed, the Secretary shall hold a public hearing on the application.
(c) (1) The Secretary shall publish a notice of the hearing within 60 days of receipt of the completed application.
(2) The notice shall state:
(i) The name of the applicant;
(ii) The type of approval that is sought;
(iii) The location of the proposed private group home; and
(iv) The time and place that the Secretary sets for the hearing, which shall be at least 7 but not more than 15 days after the last publication of the notice.
(d) The notice shall be published at least twice in 1 week:
(1) In 2 newspapers published in the county where the private group home is to be located;
(2) If only 1 newspaper is published in that county, in that newspaper; or
(3) If a newspaper is not published in that county, any newspaper with substantial circulation in that county.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-611
What does Maryland Code § 7-611 cover?
Section 7-611 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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