Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH - GENERAL 13-4101

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
(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.