In order to be licensed under this subtitle, a respite care services (RPCS) program:

1. A. Shall provide short-term, in home or overnight temporary services to support an individual to remain in the individual’s home:

   1. (1) Through enhanced support or a temporary alternate living arrangement; or
   2. (2) By temporarily freeing the caregiver from the responsibility of caring for the individual; and
2. B. For individuals younger than 21 years old, may offer overnight respite in an appropriately licensed program or therapeutic foster care home.

Authority: Health-General Article, §§7.5-204, 8-402, 8-404, and 10-901, and 10-1402, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: July 1, 2016 (43:10 Md. R. 585)

Regulation .14 amended effective February 27, 2017 (44:4 Md. R. 255)

Regulation .18 amended effective February 27, 2017 (44:4 Md. R. 255)

Regulation .19J amended effective February 27, 2017 (44:4 Md. R. 255)

Regulation .20 adopted effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 526)

Regulation .21 adopted effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 526)