§ 8-601. Definitions.

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

(b) Eligible child. -- "Eligible child" means a child who:

   (1) Is a resident of the State;

   (2) Is identified by an otolaryngologist or a licensed audiologist as having a hearing loss;

   (3) Has no immediate access to a hearing aid; and

   (4) Is under the age of 3 years.

(c) Licensed audiologist. -- "Licensed audiologist" means an individual who is licensed to practice audiology under Title 2 of the Health Occupations Article.

(d) Loan Bank. -- "Loan Bank" means the Hearing Aid Loan Bank.

(e) Otolaryngologist. -- "Otolaryngologist" means an individual who:

   (1) Is licensed to practice medicine under Title 14 of the Health Occupations Article; and

   (2) Specializes in otolaryngology.

(f) Program. -- "Program" means the Hearing Aid Loan Bank Program.

HISTORY: 2011, chs. 539, 540.

                    
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