1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (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.
3. (c) “Fund” means the Maryland Children's Service Animal Program Fund established under § 13-4105 of this subtitle.

4. (d) “Nonprofit training entity” means a corporation, a foundation, or any other legal entity that:

   1. (1) Is qualified under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;

   2. (2)

      1. (i) Engages in the training of service dogs or support dogs for use by children; or
      2. (ii) Uses trained therapy horses for interaction with children; and
   3. (3) Has been selected by the Department to provide services under this subtitle.
5. (e) “Program” means the Maryland Children's Service Animal Program established under § 13-4102 of this subtitle.
6. (f) “Program participant” means an eligible child who participates in the Program.
7. (g) “Successful Program participant” means a Program participant who successfully completes the training or therapy protocol specified by a nonprofit training entity.

Added by Acts 2020, c. 247, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020; Acts 2020, c. 248, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.