# COMAR 14.31.05.01: COMAR 14.31.05.01. Purpose

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_05_01

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 14.31.05.01
- **Heading:** COMAR 14.31.05.01. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 14 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES / Subtitle 31 OFFICE FOR CHILDREN / Chapter 05 Licensing and Monitoring of Residential Child Care Programs / COMAR 14.31.05.01

## Text

This chapter sets forth the process in Maryland for licensure of residential child care programs and monitoring of residential child care programs for children and youth, and establishes the procedures which applicants must follow in order to obtain licensure. The licensure and monitoring processes are designed to protect the health, safety, and well being of children placed in residential child care programs.

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 14.31.05.01 COMAR 14.31.05.01. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_05_01.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.05.02 COMAR 14.31.05.02. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_05_02.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.05.03 COMAR 14.31.05.03. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_05_03.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.05.04 COMAR 14.31.05.04. Organization and Administration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_05_04.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.05.05 COMAR 14.31.05.05. Licensing Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_05_05.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.05.06 COMAR 14.31.05.06. Monitoring and Evaluation of Programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_05_06.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.05.07 COMAR 14.31.05.07. Interagency Monitoring of Residential Child Care Programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_05_07.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.05.08 COMAR 14.31.05.08. Corrective Actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_05_08.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.05.09 COMAR 14.31.05.09. Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_05_09.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.05.10 COMAR 14.31.05.10. Hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_05_10.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.05.11 COMAR 14.31.05.11. Injunctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_05_11.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.05.12 COMAR 14.31.05.12. Variance and Waiver](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_05_12.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.05.13 COMAR 14.31.05.13. Amendments to Regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_05_13.md)

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