Md. Code Ann., Hous. & Cmty. Dev. § 4-2702
Consent to shelter and supportive services
Effective Jul 1, 2020Added by Acts 2020, c. 108, § 1, eff. July 1, 2020; Acts 2020, c. 109, § 1, eff. July 1, 2020.State of Maryland
(a) An unaccompanied minor in need of shelter may consent to shelter and supportive services if the service provider reasonably believes that:
- (1) the unaccompanied minor understands the significant benefits, responsibilities, risks, and limits of the shelter and services and can communicate an informed consent;
- (2) the unaccompanied minor understands the requirements and rules of the shelter and services; and
- (3) the shelter and services are necessary to ensure the unaccompanied minor's safety and well-being.
- (b) An unaccompanied minor in need of shelter who is a parent may consent to shelter and supportive services for the minor's child.
Added by Acts 2020, c. 108, § 1, eff. July 1, 2020; Acts 2020, c. 109, § 1, eff. July 1, 2020.