2021 Maryland Statutes
Business Regulation
Title 2.5 - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses -- Licensing
Section 2.5-101 - Definitions
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) (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) (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 before the date on which the application for a license is submitted.
(d) “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” means a unit in the Department that is authorized to issue a license.
(f) “Veteran” means a former service member who was discharged from active duty under circumstances other than dishonorable before the date on which the application for a license is submitted.
