1. (a) To be eligible for selection as a nonprofit training entity under § 7-1504 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.

2. (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;
   3. (3) presents a direct threat to the mental or physical well-being of the service animal; or
   4. (4) does not meet the training requirements of the nonprofit.
3. (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. Amended by Acts 2026, c. 334, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2026.