Section 5-1301 - Definitions.

§ 5-1301. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Abuse.- "Abuse" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title. 

(c)  Administration.- "Administration" means the Social Services Administration of the Department. 

(d)  Child.- "Child" means any individual under the age of 18 years. 

(e)  Indicated.- "Indicated" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title. 

(f)  Kinship care.- "Kinship care" has the meaning stated in § 5-501 of this title. 

(g)  Local department.- "Local department" has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of this article. 

(h)  Neglect.- "Neglect" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title. 

(i)  Out-of-home placement.- "Out-of-home placement" means placement of a child into foster care, kinship care, group care, or residential treatment care. 

(j)  Ruled out.- "Ruled out" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title. 

(k)  Secretary.- "Secretary" means the Secretary of Human Resources. 

(l)  Unsubstantiated.- "Unsubstantiated" has the meaning stated in § 5-701 of this title. 
 

[2006, chs. 31, 475.]