Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 1-208
Terms Used In Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 1-208
- 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
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(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.