Maryland Code, HEALTH – GENERAL 18-4A-01
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- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- minor: means an individual under the age of 18 years. See
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
In this subtitle, “parent” means:
(1) A natural or adoptive parent of a minor;
(2) A guardian of a minor; or
(3) Any other person who, under court order, is authorized to give consent for a minor.