Md. Code, Human Services § 7-201
Md. Code, Human Services § 7-201
in effect(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Department” means the Department of Human Services.
(c) “Respite care” means short–term care:
(1) of an individual with a developmental or functional disability described under § 7–202 of this subtitle; and
(2) that is provided either within or outside the individual’s home to give temporary relief to the individual or the individual’s family.
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