§ 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.