1. A. This regulation applies to the following covered programs as defined in Regulation .02 of this chapter:

   1. (1) State facilities;
   2. (2) Vocational and day service programs;
   3. (3) Psychiatric rehabilitation programs for adults and minors;
   4. (4) Residential rehabilitation programs; and
   5. (5) Supported employment programs.

2. B. A covered program shall ensure that the covered program adopts and enforces policies that:

   1. (1) Prohibit inappropriate sexual behavior that occurs while an individual is receiving services from a covered program:

      1. (a) Between a staff member and an individual served by the covered program; and

      2. (b) On the premises of the covered program or at any off-premises activity sponsored by the covered program, between:

         1. (i) Individuals served by the covered program; or
         2. (ii) An individual served by the covered program and another individual or individuals;
   2. (2) Require reporting of inappropriate sexual behavior in accordance with the requirements of Regulations .05 and .06 of this chapter; and
   3. (3) Provide for training of staff members and individuals receiving services in accordance with Regulation .04 of this chapter.

Authority: Health-General Article, §2-104, 7.5-205, 7-1002, and 10-705, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: November 23, 2015 (42:23 Md. R. 1433)

Chapter revised effective December 27, 2021 (48:26 Md. R. 1110)