(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.
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