The wording of the 2007 ordinance does not specifically mention ALFs. Instead the ordinance covers “eating and drinking establishments”. In September of 2007, we asked the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Licensure and Regulatory Services to clarify the legal authority for inclusion of assisted living facilities under this new ordinance.
- ALFs with 17 or more residents - A spokesperson for the Department said that 'eating and drinking establishments' includes all businesses that are required to have a food service license under COMAR 10.15.03.12. ALFs with 17 or more residents are required by COMAR 10.07.14.38 F (2) and (3) to have a food service license. Therefore, this new ordinance covers assisted living facilities housing 17 or more residents.
- ALFs with 16 or fewer residents – Montgomery County facilities that have fewer residents are not required to follow this new ordinance. However, it may make sense to do so for the benefit of the residents.
For more information: Contact the
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services at
240-777-3840.
| Source: Legal Aid Bureau’s Maryland Legal Assistance Network, in partnership with the Senior Legal Helpline, and the Assisted Living Project the under a grant from the Maryland Department on Aging to the Legal Aid Bureau |
Date last reviewed (no legal content): 10/15//07 (MLAN/DL/AC) |
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