Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 7-1505 – Nonprofit training entities

(a) To be eligible for selection as a nonprofit training entity under § 7-1204 of this subtitle, a nonprofit training entity shall:
1. (1) serve the needs of eligible individuals in the State; and
2. (2) generate its own revenue and reinvest the proceeds of that revenue in the growth and development of its programs.
(b) A nonprofit training entity may disqualify a Program participant from participation in the Program if the nonprofit training entity determines that the Program participant's involvement in the Program:
1. (1) presents a danger to the Program participant's mental or physical well-being;
2. (2) presents a direct threat to others, as defined by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act;
3. (3) presents a direct threat to the service animal's mental or physical well-being; or
4. (4) does not meet the training requirements of the nonprofit.
(c) A Program participant may discontinue involvement in the Program for any reason.

Added by Acts 2025, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 6, § 1, eff. Jan. 15, 2026; Acts 2025, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 13, § 1, eff. Jan. 15, 2026.