§ 13-4101

Maryland § 13-4101

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ghg: Health - General
• Title: 13

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(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.