# COMAR 10.07.09.03: COMAR 10.07.09.03. Resident's Representative > Maryland · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_07_09_03 ## Section - **Citation:** COMAR 10.07.09.03 - **Heading:** COMAR 10.07.09.03. Resident's Representative - **Jurisdiction:** Maryland - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH / Subtitle 07 HOSPITALS / Chapter 09 Residents' Bill of Rights: Comprehensive Care Facilities and Extended Care Facilities / COMAR 10.07.09.03 ## Text A. A nursing facility or nursing facility's agent shall recognize the authority of: (1) A guardian of the person under Estates and Trusts Article, §13-705, Annotated Code of Maryland ; (2) A guardian of the property under the Estates and Trusts Article, §13-201, Annotated Code of Maryland ; (3) An advance directive established in compliance with Health-General Article, §5-602, Annotated Code of Maryland; (4) A surrogate decision maker with authority under Health-General Article, §5-605, Annotated Code of Maryland; (5) A power of attorney established in compliance with Estates and Trusts Article, §13-601, Annotated Code of Maryland ; (6) An individual exercising a resident's rights pursuant to Health-General Article, §19-344(r), Annotated Code of Maryland, but not for purposes of medical care or treatment; (7) A representative payee or other similar fiduciary; (8) An agent as defined in Health-General Article, §19-344(c), Annotated Code of Maryland; or (9) A person if that person was designated by a resident who was not disabled at the time the designation was made and if the resident or representative has provided the nursing facility with documentation of the designation. B. A nursing facility may not recognize the authority of a resident's representative if the representative attempts to exceed the authority: (1) Stated in the instrument that grants the representative authority; or (2) Established by State law. C. A facility shall document in the resident's record the name of a representative listed in this regulation, including a copy, when applicable, of the designation. Cross References 10.07.09.02B(23) ## Nearby sections - [COMAR 10.07.09.01 COMAR 10.07.09.01. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_07_09_01.md) - [COMAR 10.07.09.02 COMAR 10.07.09.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_07_09_02.md) - [COMAR 10.07.09.03 COMAR 10.07.09.03. Resident's Representative](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_07_09_03.md) - [COMAR 10.07.09.04 COMAR 10.07.09.04. Admission Procedures and Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_07_09_04.md) - [COMAR 10.07.09.05 COMAR 10.07.09.05. Admission Prohibitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_07_09_05.md) - [COMAR 10.07.09.06 COMAR 10.07.09.06. Admission Contract Required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_07_09_06.md) - [COMAR 10.07.09.07 COMAR 10.07.09.07. Third-Party Signature on Admission Contract](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_07_09_07.md) - [COMAR 10.07.09.08 COMAR 10.07.09.08. Resident's Rights and Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_07_09_08.md) - [COMAR 10.07.09.09 COMAR 10.07.09.09. Implementation of Residents' Bill of Rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_07_09_09.md) - [COMAR 10.07.09.10 COMAR 10.07.09.10. Resident Transfers and Discharges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_07_09_10.md) - [COMAR 10.07.09.11 COMAR 10.07.09.11. Involuntary Discharge or Transfer of a Resident](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_07_09_11.md) - [COMAR 10.07.09.12 COMAR 10.07.09.12. Resident Relocation and Bed Hold](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_07_09_12.md) - [COMAR 10.07.09.13 COMAR 10.07.09.13. Hearings for Transfers and Discharges, and Establishment of an Escrow Account](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_07_09_13.md) - [COMAR 10.07.09.14 COMAR 10.07.09.14. Physical and Chemical Restraints](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_07_09_14.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_07_09_03. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.