{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-13-4101","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Health - General § 13–4101","heading":"","body":"(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(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.\n(c) “Fund” means the Maryland Children’s Service Animal Program Fund established under § 13–4105 of this subtitle.\n(d) “Nonprofit training entity” means a corporation, a foundation, or any other legal entity that:\n(1) Is qualified under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;\n(2) (i) Engages in the training of service dogs or support dogs for use by children; or\n(ii) Uses trained therapy horses for interaction with children; and\n(3) Has been selected by the Department to provide services under this subtitle.\n(e) “Program” means the Maryland Children’s Service Animal Program established under § 13–4102 of this subtitle.\n(f) “Program participant” means an eligible child who participates in the Program.\n(g) “Successful Program participant” means a Program participant who successfully completes the training or therapy protocol specified by a nonprofit training entity.","path":["Article - Health - General"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghg\u0026section=13-4101","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:48Z","sha256":"78127ead757dbc5d3b320e24ab0323088a5b576f41130ab5ad2ae4170c14319f","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-13-4007","next":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-13-4102"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}