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§ 7-1101. Fines and penalties, violations of Title

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 7. Developmental Disabilities Law (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 11. Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Civil Liability (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health - General, § 7-1101
§ 7-1101. Fines and penalties, violations of Title
Currentness
In general
(a)(1) Unless licensed by the Administration under this title, a person may not provide the following services to an individual with developmental disability or to a recipient of individual support services, as defined in § 7-901 of this title:
(i) Day habilitation services;
(ii) Residential services;
(iii) Services coordination;
(iv) Vocational services;
(v) More than 1 family support service, as defined in § 7-701 of this title;
(vi) More than 1 individual support service; and
(vii) More than 1 community supported living arrangements service, as defined in § 7-709 of this title.
(2) The Administration, the Administration's designee, or an agency that receives public funds may not place an individual in a residential group home or other facility that is not operating in compliance with applicable State licensing laws.
Person who provides services
(b) A person who provides services in violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000.
Employee, officer or director of a providers of services
(c) An employee, officer, or director of a provider of services under this title or any other person who knowingly participates in a violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.
Person providing services without license
(d) In addition to any other penalties specified in this section, an individual who is admitted or held against the individual's will by a person who is providing services without a license may recover civil damages from that person and from any other person who knowingly participates in the admission or detention.

Credits

Added by Acts 1986, c. 636, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986; Acts 1986, c. 637, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1988, c. 421, § 1, eff. July 1, 1988; Acts 1990 c. 6, § 2; Acts 1993, c. 17.
MD Code, Health - General, § 7-1101, MD HEALTH GEN § 7-1101
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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