Md. Code, Health - General § 10–514

(a) In Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Large private group home” means a private group home that admits at least 10 but not more than 16 individuals.

(c) “License” means a license issued by the Secretary to operate a private group home.

(d) (1) “Private group home” means a residence in which individuals who have been or are under treatment for a mental disorder may be provided care or treatment in a homelike environment.

(2) “Private group home” does not include:

(i) Any facility that is owned by or leased to this State or any public agency;

(ii) Any facility that is regulated by the Department of Juvenile Services;

(iii) Any facility that is regulated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration;

(iv) Any facility that is organized wholly or partly to make a profit; or

(v) A foster home that is the domicile of the foster parent.

(e) “Small private group home” means a private group home that admits at least 4 but not more than 9 individuals.