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§ 5-401. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHuman ServicesEffective: October 1, 2007

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Human Services (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. Public Assistance (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. State Public Assistance Programs (Refs & Annos)
Part I. Public Assistance to Adults (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2007
MD Code, Human Services, § 5-401
§ 5-401. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
Applicant
(b) “Applicant” means an individual who applies for assistance under this part.
Assistance
(c) “Assistance” means:
(1) cash payments to a recipient; and
(2) payments necessary for supplementary services for a recipient, including:
(i) the recipient's funeral expenses as provided in § 5-415 of this subtitle; and
(ii) placement of the recipient in a suitable home or institution if:
1. the recipient lacks a legal guardian or other person legally responsible for the recipient's support; and
2. the recipient consents.
Program
(d) “Program” means the Public Assistance to Adults Program.
Recipient
(e) “Recipient” means an individual who receives, or has received, assistance under this part.

Credits

Added by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.
MD Code, Human Services, § 5-401, MD HUMAN SERV § 5-401
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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