Maryland § 9-234
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-234, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-234.
(a) The General Assembly intends that:
(1) all children whose care is the responsibility of the State shall have similar protection for their health, their safety, and the quality of their care; and
(2) the regulations of State units that are charged with child care shall be comparable.
(b) The Department shall adopt regulations:
(1) to carry out §§ 9–235 and 9–236 of this subtitle; and
(2) that require each juvenile care facility to:
(i) 1. establish and implement a safety plan for the safety of juveniles under the care of the facility; or
2. implement a safety or emergency plan established for the facility for another purpose; and
(ii) revise the safety plan not less than every 5 years.
(c) A child care home or child care institution may not be required to obtain a license from more than one State unit.
(d) A State unit authorized to license child care homes or child care institutions may make a cooperative licensing arrangement with another State unit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-234
What does Maryland Code § 9-234 cover?
Section 9-234 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 § 9-234?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 9-234" (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 § 9-234 apply to my situation?
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