§5–509.1.

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section and subject to subsection (c) of this section, on or after January 1, 2000, a person shall be licensed by the Administration before the person may operate a residential educational facility.

    (b)    This section does not apply:

        (1)    to a child care home that has a license under this subtitle or under § 9–235 of the Human Services Article;

        (2)    to a child care institution that has a license under this subtitle or under § 9–236 of the Human Services Article; or

        (3)    to an institution that accepts only children placed by the Maryland Department of Health or the Department of Juvenile Services.

    (c)    This section does not affect any requirement that a residential educational facility obtain a certificate of approval from the State Board of Education for its educational program.