Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1301
Definitions
Effective May 1, 2024Added by Acts 2021, c. 722, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021; Acts 2021, c. 723, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021. Amended by Acts 2024, c. 1, § 1, eff. May 1, 2024.State of Maryland
- (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Agency” includes:
- (1) the Office of the Attorney General;
- (2) the Department of Budget and Management;
- (3) the Department of Disabilities;
- (4) the Maryland Department of Health;
- (5) the Department of Housing and Community Development;
- (6) the Department of Human Services;
- (7) the Department of Juvenile Services;
- (8) the Department of Natural Resources;
- (9) the Department of Planning;
- (10) the Department of Public Works;
- (11) the Department of State Police;
- (12) the State Department of Education;
- (13) the Department of Transportation; and
- (14) the Department of Aging.
- (c) “Children” means individuals under the age of 14 years.
- (d) “Commission” means the Commission on Trauma-Informed Care.
- (e) “Older adult” means an individual at least 60 years old.
- (f) “Trauma-informed care” has the meaning stated in § 10-701 of the Health--General Article.
- (g) “Youth” means an individual at least 14 years old and under the age of 26 years.
Added by Acts 2021, c. 722, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021; Acts 2021, c. 723, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021. Amended by Acts 2024, c. 1, § 1, eff. May 1, 2024.