Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 14-201 - Definitions(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.(b) "Day care center for the elderly" means a place that: (1) Is operated to provide, with or without charge, care for elderly individuals; and(2) Either is: (i) Designated for group care for at least 4 elderly individuals; or(ii) A family home that provides care for 2 or 3 elderly individuals.(c) "Elderly individual" means an individual who:(1) Is 55 years old or older;(2) Lives alone or with a spouse, family relative, or friend;(3) Needs temporary supervision and care during a part of a day in a protective group setting; and(4) Has a disability that is: (i) A reasonably static physical impairment that prevents:1. Gainful employment; or2. The accomplishment of the routine of normal daily activities without assistance; or(ii) A permanent or recurrent mental impairment.Amended without change by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 437,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2022.