Md. Code, Health - General § 19–2501

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

(b) “Certificate of compliance” means a certificate that is issued to a recovery residence by a credentialing entity.

(c) “Certified recovery residence” means a recovery residence that holds a certificate of compliance.

(d) “Credentialing entity” means a nonprofit organization that develops and administers professional certification programs according to nationally recognized certification standards.

(e) “Recovery residence” has the meaning stated in § 7.5–101 of this article.