{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-human-services-1-208","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Human Services § 1–208","heading":"","body":"(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Person in interest” means:\n(1) a minor, if the information requested concerns treatment to which the minor has the right to consent and has consented under Title 20, Subtitle 1 of the Health - General Article;\n(2) a parent, if the parental rights of the parent have not been terminated;\n(3) a guardian, custodian, or representative of a minor, designated by a court, if authorized to act on behalf of or instead of a parent; or\n(4) an individual authorized to act as a surrogate for a parent or guardian in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.\n(c) “Public agency” means a State or local government unit or a quasi-governmental entity.","path":["Article - Human Services"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghu\u0026section=1-208","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:59:17Z","sha256":"7fa37a3af02d90dc53f03c6cdf473992d7046ced72f9ff11bb16eda817eab59c","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-human-services-1-205","next":"us-md/md.-code-human-services-1-209"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}