1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Department” means the Department of Human Services.
   2. (2) “Local department” means the department of social services in a county or Baltimore City.
   3. (3) “Property” means buildings, improvements, or grounds owned or leased by the local department of social services.
   4. (4) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Human Services.

Authority: Criminal Law Article, §4-208;Article 27, §578; Article 88A, §§2(b)(2) and 5(a); Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: July 31, 1995 (22:15 Md. R. 1118)

Chapter revised effective January 25, 1999 (26:2 Md. R. 105)