Maryland Code, CORRECTIONAL SERVICES 11-305

including: means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. See
state: means :

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia. See

(a) The regulations adopted by the Secretary under § 8-103(a) and (b) of this article shall include minimum State standards for centers.

(b) The minimum State standards for centers shall include criteria and guidelines for:

(1) siting;

(2) physical characteristics, including design and layout;

(3) programs and staffing;

(4) screening procedures for placement;

(5) accounting, reporting, and accountability; and

(6) general program and management operations.