§7–201.

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Department” means the Department of Human Services.

    (c)    “Respite care” means short–term care:

        (1)    of an individual with a developmental or functional disability described under § 7–202 of this subtitle; and

        (2)    that is provided either within or outside the individual’s home to give temporary relief to the individual or the individual’s family.