Maryland § 13-4101

§ 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;

        (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.