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.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.