# COMAR 07.03.16.01: COMAR 07.03.16.01. Purpose and Scope

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_01

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 07.03.16.01
- **Heading:** COMAR 07.03.16.01. Purpose and Scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 07 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES / Subtitle 03 FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION / Chapter 16 Refugee Cash Assistance / COMAR 07.03.16.01

## Text

A. Purpose. The Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) Program is for new arrivals in the United States who are:
(1) Refugees;
(2) Asylees; or
(3) Victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons.
B. Scope.
(1) This chapter does not apply to individuals residing in:
(a) Baltimore City;
(b) Baltimore County;
(c) Anne Arundel County;
(d) Carroll County;
(e) Howard County;
(f) Harford County; or
(g) Washington County.
(2) Individuals in the jurisdictions listed in §B(1) of this regulation are subject to the Maryland Public/Private Partnership Refugee Transitional Cash Assistance Program in compliance with 45 CFR Parts 400 and 401.

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 07.03.16.01 COMAR 07.03.16.01. Purpose and Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_01.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.02 COMAR 07.03.16.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_02.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.03 COMAR 07.03.16.03. Technical Eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_03.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.04 COMAR 07.03.16.04. Application Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_04.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.05 COMAR 07.03.16.05. Decision on Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_05.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.06 COMAR 07.03.16.06. Assistance Unit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_06.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.07 COMAR 07.03.16.07. Employment Registration and Participation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_07.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.08 COMAR 07.03.16.08. Failure or Refusal to Accept Employability Services or Employment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_08.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.09 COMAR 07.03.16.09. Financial Eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_09.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.10 COMAR 07.03.16.10. Assets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_10.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.11 COMAR 07.03.16.11. Income](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_11.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.12 COMAR 07.03.16.12. Lump Sum Income](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_12.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.13 COMAR 07.03.16.13. Benefit Amount](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_13.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.14 COMAR 07.03.16.14. Method of Payment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_14.md)

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