§11–304.

    (a)    This subtitle does not affect:

        (1)    the authority granted under Subtitles 1 and 7 of this title; or

        (2)    a work release program established under Subtitles 1 and 7 of this title.

    (b)    (1)    With the approval of the Secretary, a county may convert a work release program established under Subtitles 1 and 7 of this title into a center that is subject to this subtitle.

        (2)    The Secretary shall adopt regulations for the conversion of a work release program into a center.