Maryland § 9-235
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-235, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-235.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person shall be licensed by the Department as a child care home before the person may exercise care, custody, or control over a child who is alleged to be or is adjudicated delinquent or in need of supervision.
(b) This section does not apply to:
(1) a parent of the child;
(2) an individual related to the child by blood or marriage within 4 degrees of consanguinity under the civil law rule;
(3) a guardian of the child;
(4) a person who exercises temporary custody or control over the child at the request of a parent or guardian of the child and who is not required otherwise to be licensed;
(5) a person who has the care, custody, or control of the child through placement by a parent or grandparent of the child in contemplation of adoption, if the requirements of § 5–507(b)(2) and (c) of the Family Law Article are met;
(6) an institution that has a child care institution license under this subtitle or § 5–509 of the Family Law Article;
(7) an institution operated by a unit of the State or a political subdivision; or
(8) a foster care provider with whom the child is placed by:
(i) a licensed child placement agency;
(ii) a local department of social services;
(iii) the Secretary of Health;
(iv) the Department; or
(v) a court of competent jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-235
What does Maryland Code § 9-235 cover?
Section 9-235 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 § 9-235?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 9-235" (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 § 9-235 apply to my situation?
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