Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 41 - Maryland Children's Service Animal Program
Section 13-4102 - Purposes of the Maryland Children's Service Animal Program

(a)    There is a Maryland Children’s Service Animal Program in the Department.
    (b)    The purposes of the Program are to:
        (1)    Refer eligible children who may benefit from participation in the Program to one or more nonprofit training entities;
        (2)    Provide additional funding mechanisms to assist children participating in the Program; and
        (3)    Expand treatment of children with a history of trauma or post–traumatic stress disorder or with a developmental disability and special health care need under Title V of the Social Security Act.