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§ 4-2702. Consent to shelter and supportive services

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHousing and Community DevelopmentEffective: July 1, 2020

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Housing and Community Development (Refs & Annos)
Division I. Housing and Community Programs [Titles 1-11] (Refs & Annos)
Title 4. Division of Development Finance (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 27. Unaccompanied Minors in Need of Shelter and Supportive Services (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2020
MD Code, Housing & Community Development, § 4-2702
§ 4-2702. Consent to shelter and supportive services
Currentness
In general
(a) An unaccompanied minor in need of shelter may consent to shelter and supportive services if the service provider reasonably believes that:
(1) the unaccompanied minor understands the significant benefits, responsibilities, risks, and limits of the shelter and services and can communicate an informed consent;
(2) the unaccompanied minor understands the requirements and rules of the shelter and services; and
(3) the shelter and services are necessary to ensure the unaccompanied minor's safety and well-being.
Children
(b) An unaccompanied minor in need of shelter who is a parent may consent to shelter and supportive services for the minor's child.

Credits

Added by Acts 2020, c. 108, § 1, eff. July 1, 2020; Acts 2020, c. 109, § 1, eff. July 1, 2020.
MD Code, Housing & Community Development, § 4-2702, MD HOUS & CMTY DEV § 4-2702
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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