1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Health.
   2. (2) “Education loan” has the meaning stated in Health-General Article, §24-1901, Annotated Code of Maryland. ​
   3. (3) “Eligible field of employment” has the meaning stated in Health-General Article, §24–1904, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   4. (4) “Full-time” means an individual’s work week consists of 40 or more hours at an eligible practice site.
   5. (5) “Guidelines” means the Maryland Loan Repayment Programs Guidelines and any subregulatory guidance established by the Department.
   6. (6) “Nurse” has the meaning stated in Health-General Article, §24–1901, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   7. (7) “Nursing Support Staff” has the meaning stated in Health-General-Article, §24–1901, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   8. (8) “Participant” means an individual who has been offered a Program award and is under a service obligation.
   9. (9) “Part-time” means an individual’s work week consists of between 20 to 39 hours at an eligible practice site.
   10. (10) “Practice site” means a site where a participant provides clinical services and fulfills their service obligation.
   11. (11) “Program” means the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff.
   12. (12) “Promissory Note” means a contractual agreement between a participant and the Department describing disbursement methods, participant roles and responsibilities, compliance penalties, and other terms as determined by the Department.
   13. (13) “Service Obligation Agreement” means a contractual agreement between a participant and the Department specifying participant service obligations, total and annual Program award amounts, required data and verifications, penalties for breach, and other terms as determined by the Department.

Authority: Health-General Article, §§24–1901—24-1906, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: March 2, 2026 (53:4 Md. R. 185)