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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 7-803

Known as the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law

The act spans §§ 7–7 (153 sections).

(a) In this section, the term “facility” means an intermediate care facility–intellectual disability consistent with § 1905(d) of the Social Security Act.

(b) A resident of a facility may not be transferred or discharged from the facility involuntarily except for the following reasons:

(1) A medical reason;

(2) The welfare of the resident or other residents;

(3) Knowingly transferring personal assets in violation of a contract provision and only to become eligible for Medicaid benefits;

(4) A nonpayment for a stay; or

(5) The planned closing of the facility.

Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.