2013 Maryland Code
BUSINESS REGULATION
§ 2.5-101 - Definitions [Effective July 1, 2013].

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

(b) License. --

(1) "License" means any grant of authority to an individual to practice an occupation or profession.

(2) "License" includes a certificate, permit, or registration.

(c) Military spouse. --

(1) "Military spouse" means the spouse of a service member or veteran.

(2) "Military spouse" includes a surviving spouse of:

(i) a veteran; or

(ii) a service member who died within 1 year before the date on which the application for a license is submitted.

(d) Service member. -- "Service member" means an individual who is an active duty member of:

(1) the armed forces of the United States;

(2) a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States; or

(3) the National Guard of any state.

(e) Unit. -- "Unit" means a unit in the Department that is authorized to issue a license.

(f) Veteran. --

(1) "Veteran" means a former service member who was discharged from active duty under circumstances other than dishonorable within 1 year before the date on which the application for a license is submitted.

(2) "Veteran" does not include an individual who has completed active duty and has been discharged for more than 1 year before the application for a license is submitted.