Md. Code, Human Services § 1-208
This is the official text of Md. Code, Human Services § 1-208, part of Maryland’s Code, Human Services — governs state social service programs.
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§1–208.
Official statutory text
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Person in interest” means:
(1) a minor, if the information requested concerns treatment to which the minor has the right to consent and has consented under Title 20, Subtitle 1 of the Health - General Article;
(2) a parent, if the parental rights of the parent have not been terminated;
(3) a guardian, custodian, or representative of a minor, designated by a court, if authorized to act on behalf of or instead of a parent; or
(4) an individual authorized to act as a surrogate for a parent or guardian in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
(c) “Public agency” means a State or local government unit or a quasi-governmental entity.
(b) “Person in interest” means:
(1) a minor, if the information requested concerns treatment to which the minor has the right to consent and has consented under Title 20, Subtitle 1 of the Health - General Article;
(2) a parent, if the parental rights of the parent have not been terminated;
(3) a guardian, custodian, or representative of a minor, designated by a court, if authorized to act on behalf of or instead of a parent; or
(4) an individual authorized to act as a surrogate for a parent or guardian in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
(c) “Public agency” means a State or local government unit or a quasi-governmental entity.
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