Md. Code, Human Services § 9-236
Md. Code, Human Services § 9-236
in effect(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person shall be licensed by the Department as a child care institution before the person may operate an institution for the care, custody, or control of a child alleged to be or adjudicated delinquent or in need of supervision.
(b) This section does not apply to:
(1) an institution or facility operated by a unit of the State or a political subdivision; or
(2) a child care home that has a license under this subtitle or § 5-508 of the Family Law Article.
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