{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-14-201","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Health - General § 14–201","heading":"","body":"(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Day care center for the elderly” means a place that:\n(1) Is operated to provide, with or without charge, care for elderly individuals; and\n(2) Either is:\n(i) Designated for group care for at least 4 elderly individuals; or\n(ii) A family home that provides care for 2 or 3 elderly individuals.\n(c) “Elderly individual” means an individual who:\n(1) Is 55 years old or older;\n(2) Lives alone or with a spouse, family relative, or friend;\n(3) Needs temporary supervision and care during a part of a day in a protective group setting; and\n(4) Has a disability that is:\n(i) A reasonably static physical impairment that prevents:\n1. Gainful employment; or\n2. The accomplishment of the routine of normal daily activities without assistance; or\n(ii) A permanent or recurrent mental impairment.","path":["Article - Health - General"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghg\u0026section=14-201","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:48Z","sha256":"2b57cb51da60724b2646084527a0b6465ef7ea987cc09e9f9ebce0499aad1e70","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-13-5802","next":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-14-202"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}