Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 7.5-205
Powers and duties of Secretary and Administration
Effective Jul 1, 2018Added by Acts 2015, c. 469, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2015. Amended by Acts 2018, c. 661, § 1, eff. July 1, 2018.State of Maryland
- (a) The Secretary shall provide facilities for the care and treatment of individuals who have mental disorders.
(b) The Administration shall:
- (1) Supervise the custody, care, and treatment of individuals in State facilities who have mental disorders;
- (2) Provide oversight of community-based services for persons with behavioral health disorders; and
- (3) Establish programs for research and development of care and treatment for individuals who have behavioral health disorders.
- (c) The Administration may provide funds for a public or nonprofit organization to carry out pilot or demonstration projects relating to individuals who have behavioral health disorders.
- (d) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this title and Titles 8 and 10 of this article, including provisions for the issuance of licenses.
Added by Acts 2015, c. 469, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2015. Amended by Acts 2018, c. 661, § 1, eff. July 1, 2018.