Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2702
This is the official text of Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4-2702, part of Maryland’s Code, Housing and Community Development — governs housing programs and community development.
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§4–2702.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
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