# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs

### Subtitle 41. Maryland Children's Service Animal Program

#### Section 13-4101

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Direct threat" has the meaning stated in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

(c) "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.

(d) "Fund" means the Maryland Children's Service Animal Program Fund established under Sec. 13-4105 of this subtitle.

(e) "Nonprofit training entity" means a corporation, a foundation, or any other legal entity that:

  (1) Is qualified under Sec. 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.

(f) "Program" means the Maryland Children's Service Animal Program established under Sec. 13-4102 of this subtitle.

(g) "Program participant" means an eligible child who participates in the Program.

(h) "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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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)