Md. Code, Health-Gen. § 13-4101

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 13-4101 - Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) "Eligible child" means a child who has a history of trauma, has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, or has been diagnosed with a developmental disability and special health care need under Title V of the Social Security Act.
(c) "Fund" means the Maryland Children's Service Animal Program Fund established under § 13-4105 of this subtitle.
(d) "Nonprofit training entity" means a corporation, a foundation, or any other legal entity that:
(1) Is qualified under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
(2)
(i) Engages in the training of service dogs or support dogs for use by children; or
(ii) Uses trained therapy horses for interaction with children; and
(3) Has been selected by the Department to provide services under this subtitle.
(e) "Program" means the Maryland Children's Service Animal Program established under § 13-4102 of this subtitle.
(f) "Program participant" means an eligible child who participates in the Program.
(g) "Successful Program participant" means a Program participant who successfully completes the training or therapy protocol specified by a nonprofit training entity.

Md. Code, HG § 13-4101

Added by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 248,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2020.
Added by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 247,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2020.