§18–2401.

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

    (b)    “Higher education loan” means any loan for undergraduate or graduate study leading to practice as a dentist or dental hygienist that is obtained for tuition, educational expenses, or living expenses from:

        (1)    A college or university, government, or commercial source; or

        (2)    An organization, institution, association, society, or corporation that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

    (c)    “Program” means the Maryland Dent–Care Program.