§7–1505.    ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTERS 6 AND 13 OF THE 2025 SPECIAL SESSION **

    (a)    To be eligible for selection as a nonprofit training entity under § 7–1204 of this subtitle, a nonprofit training entity shall:

        (1)    serve the needs of eligible individuals in the State; and

        (2)    generate its own revenue and reinvest the proceeds of that revenue in the growth and development of its programs.

    (b)    A nonprofit training entity may disqualify a Program participant from participation in the Program if the nonprofit training entity determines that the Program participant’s involvement in the Program:

        (1)    presents a danger to the Program participant’s mental or physical well–being;

        (2)    presents a direct threat to others, as defined by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act;

        (3)    presents a direct threat to the service animal’s mental or physical well–being; or

        (4)    does not meet the training requirements of the nonprofit.

    (c)    A Program participant may discontinue involvement in the Program for any reason.