Maryland § 8-601

§ 8-601.

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

    (b)    “Eligible individual” means an individual who:

        (1)    Is a resident of the State;

        (2)    Is identified by an otolaryngologist or a licensed audiologist as having a hearing loss; and

        (3)    (i)    Is under the age of 21 years; and

            (ii)    Has not graduated from high school.

    (c)    “Licensed audiologist” means an individual who is licensed to practice audiology under Title 2 of the Health Occupations Article.

    (d)    “Loan Bank” means the Hearing Aid and Language and Communication Video Loan Bank.

    (e)    “Otolaryngologist” means an individual who:

        (1)    Is licensed to practice medicine under Title 14 of the Health Occupations Article; and

        (2)    Specializes in otolaryngology.

    (f)    “Program” means the Hearing Aid and Language and Communication Video Loan Bank Program.