{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-human-services-7-201","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Human Services § 7–201","heading":"","body":"(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Department” means the Department of Human Services.\n(c) “Respite care” means short–term care:\n(1) of an individual with a developmental or functional disability described under § 7–202 of this subtitle; and\n(2) that is provided either within or outside the individual’s home to give temporary relief to the individual or the individual’s family.","path":["Article - Human Services"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghu\u0026section=7-201","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:59:17Z","sha256":"115261f43869fb086cdb605103f5bf19667c81553c1af4b801e33aec19d7f628","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-human-services-7-132","next":"us-md/md.-code-human-services-7-202"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}