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§ 5-401. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the introductory phrase of the first paragraph of former Art. 88A, § 64. 
 

In this subsection and throughout this part, the reference to this "part" is substituted for the former reference to this "subtitle" to reflect the reorganization of provisions formerly contained in Article 88A. 

(b)  Applicant.- "Applicant" means an individual who applies for assistance under this part. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the fourth paragraph of former Art. 88A, § 64. 
 

The reference to an "individual" who applies for assistance is substituted for the former reference to a "person" because only an individual, and not the other entities included in the defined term "person", may apply for assistance. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Assistance"                                                         § 5-401

(c)  Assistance.- "Assistance" means: 

(1) cash payments to a recipient; and 

(2) payments necessary for supplementary services for a recipient, including: 

(i) the recipient's funeral expenses as provided in § 5-415 of this subtitle; and 

(ii) placement of the recipient in a suitable home or institution if: 

1. the recipient lacks a legal guardian or other person legally responsible for the recipient's support; and 

2. the recipient consents. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the sixth and seventh paragraphs of former Art. 88A, § 64. 
 

In items (1) and (2) of this subsection, the reference to a "recipient" is substituted for the former references to "needy individuals under the ... public assistance to adults [program]" and "these individuals" for brevity. 
 

In item (1) of this subsection, the reference to "cash payments" is substituted for the former reference to "money payments" for clarity and consistency within this subtitle. 
 

Also in item (1) of this subsection, the former reference to the "general public assistance [program]" is deleted as obsolete. The General Public Assistance Program was repealed by Ch. 351, Acts of 1996. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Recipient"                                                          § 5-401

(d)  Program.- "Program" means the Public Assistance to Adults Program. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition of the full reference to the "Public Assistance to Adults Program". 

(e)  Recipient.- "Recipient" means an individual who receives, or has received, assistance under this part. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the fifth paragraph of former Art. 88A, § 64. 
 

The reference to an "individual" who receives assistance is substituted for the former reference to a "person" because only an individual, and not the other entities included in the defined term "person", may receive assistance. 
 

The former phrase "at any time" is deleted as surplusage. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Assistance"                                                         § 5-401


"Recipient"                                                           § 5-401
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 88A, § 64; 2007, ch. 3, § 2.] 

 

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Maryland > Human-services > Title-5 > Subtitle-4 > 5-401

§ 5-401. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the introductory phrase of the first paragraph of former Art. 88A, § 64. 
 

In this subsection and throughout this part, the reference to this "part" is substituted for the former reference to this "subtitle" to reflect the reorganization of provisions formerly contained in Article 88A. 

(b)  Applicant.- "Applicant" means an individual who applies for assistance under this part. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the fourth paragraph of former Art. 88A, § 64. 
 

The reference to an "individual" who applies for assistance is substituted for the former reference to a "person" because only an individual, and not the other entities included in the defined term "person", may apply for assistance. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Assistance"                                                         § 5-401

(c)  Assistance.- "Assistance" means: 

(1) cash payments to a recipient; and 

(2) payments necessary for supplementary services for a recipient, including: 

(i) the recipient's funeral expenses as provided in § 5-415 of this subtitle; and 

(ii) placement of the recipient in a suitable home or institution if: 

1. the recipient lacks a legal guardian or other person legally responsible for the recipient's support; and 

2. the recipient consents. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the sixth and seventh paragraphs of former Art. 88A, § 64. 
 

In items (1) and (2) of this subsection, the reference to a "recipient" is substituted for the former references to "needy individuals under the ... public assistance to adults [program]" and "these individuals" for brevity. 
 

In item (1) of this subsection, the reference to "cash payments" is substituted for the former reference to "money payments" for clarity and consistency within this subtitle. 
 

Also in item (1) of this subsection, the former reference to the "general public assistance [program]" is deleted as obsolete. The General Public Assistance Program was repealed by Ch. 351, Acts of 1996. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Recipient"                                                          § 5-401

(d)  Program.- "Program" means the Public Assistance to Adults Program. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition of the full reference to the "Public Assistance to Adults Program". 

(e)  Recipient.- "Recipient" means an individual who receives, or has received, assistance under this part. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the fifth paragraph of former Art. 88A, § 64. 
 

The reference to an "individual" who receives assistance is substituted for the former reference to a "person" because only an individual, and not the other entities included in the defined term "person", may receive assistance. 
 

The former phrase "at any time" is deleted as surplusage. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Assistance"                                                         § 5-401


"Recipient"                                                           § 5-401
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 88A, § 64; 2007, ch. 3, § 2.] 

 


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Statutes > Maryland > Human-services > Title-5 > Subtitle-4 > 5-401

§ 5-401. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the introductory phrase of the first paragraph of former Art. 88A, § 64. 
 

In this subsection and throughout this part, the reference to this "part" is substituted for the former reference to this "subtitle" to reflect the reorganization of provisions formerly contained in Article 88A. 

(b)  Applicant.- "Applicant" means an individual who applies for assistance under this part. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the fourth paragraph of former Art. 88A, § 64. 
 

The reference to an "individual" who applies for assistance is substituted for the former reference to a "person" because only an individual, and not the other entities included in the defined term "person", may apply for assistance. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Assistance"                                                         § 5-401

(c)  Assistance.- "Assistance" means: 

(1) cash payments to a recipient; and 

(2) payments necessary for supplementary services for a recipient, including: 

(i) the recipient's funeral expenses as provided in § 5-415 of this subtitle; and 

(ii) placement of the recipient in a suitable home or institution if: 

1. the recipient lacks a legal guardian or other person legally responsible for the recipient's support; and 

2. the recipient consents. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the sixth and seventh paragraphs of former Art. 88A, § 64. 
 

In items (1) and (2) of this subsection, the reference to a "recipient" is substituted for the former references to "needy individuals under the ... public assistance to adults [program]" and "these individuals" for brevity. 
 

In item (1) of this subsection, the reference to "cash payments" is substituted for the former reference to "money payments" for clarity and consistency within this subtitle. 
 

Also in item (1) of this subsection, the former reference to the "general public assistance [program]" is deleted as obsolete. The General Public Assistance Program was repealed by Ch. 351, Acts of 1996. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Recipient"                                                          § 5-401

(d)  Program.- "Program" means the Public Assistance to Adults Program. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition of the full reference to the "Public Assistance to Adults Program". 

(e)  Recipient.- "Recipient" means an individual who receives, or has received, assistance under this part. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the fifth paragraph of former Art. 88A, § 64. 
 

The reference to an "individual" who receives assistance is substituted for the former reference to a "person" because only an individual, and not the other entities included in the defined term "person", may receive assistance. 
 

The former phrase "at any time" is deleted as surplusage. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Assistance"                                                         § 5-401


"Recipient"                                                           § 5-401
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 88A, § 64; 2007, ch. 3, § 2.]