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§ 7-611. Investigation of application

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 7. Developmental Disabilities Law (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Community-Based Residential Programs (Refs & Annos)
Part III. Private Group Homes
MD Code, Health - General, § 7-611
§ 7-611. Investigation of application
Currentness
In general
(a) When an application for certificate of approval is filed, the Department shall have an investigation made of:
(1) The applicant;
(2) The private group home for which approval is sought;
(3) The facts stated in the application;
(4) The number of other group homes or alternative living units in the neighborhood;
(5) The public utilities and services available; and
(6) The access to transportation, shopping and recreational facilities, and health-related services.
Public hearing on application
(b) When an application for certificate of approval is filed, the Secretary shall hold a public hearing on the application.
Notice of hearing
(c)(1) The Secretary shall publish a notice of the hearing within 60 days of receipt of the completed application.
(2) The notice shall state:
(i) The name of the applicant;
(ii) The type of approval that is sought;
(iii) The location of the proposed private group home; and
(iv) The time and place that the Secretary sets for the hearing, which shall be at least 7 but not more than 15 days after the last publication of the notice.
Notice requirements
(d) The notice shall be published at least twice in 1 week:
(1) In 2 newspapers published in the county where the private group home is to be located;
(2) If only 1 newspaper is published in that county, in that newspaper; or
(3) If a newspaper is not published in that county, any newspaper with substantial circulation in that county.

Credits

Added by Acts 1986, c. 636, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986; Acts 1986, c. 637, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1987, c. 288, § 1, eff. July 1, 1987.
MD Code, Health - General, § 7-611, MD HEALTH GEN § 7-611
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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