1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

2. (b) “Day care center for the elderly” means a place that:

   1. (1) Is operated to provide, with or without charge, care for elderly individuals; and

   2. (2) Either is:

      1. (i) Designated for group care for at least 4 elderly individuals; or
      2. (ii) A family home that provides care for 2 or 3 elderly individuals.

3. (c) “Elderly individual” means an individual who:

   1. (1) Is 55 years old or older;
   2. (2) Lives alone or with a spouse, family relative, or friend;
   3. (3) Needs temporary supervision and care during a part of a day in a protective group setting; and

   4. (4) Has a disability that is:

      1. (i) A reasonably static physical impairment that prevents:

         1. 1. Gainful employment; or
         2. 2. The accomplishment of the routine of normal daily activities without assistance; or
      2. (ii) A permanent or recurrent mental impairment.

Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982. Amended by Acts 1988, c. 118, § 1, eff. July 1, 1988; Acts 2022, c. 437, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022.

Formerly Art. 43, § 717B.