§ 13-4101
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§13–4101.
(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;
(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.