§ 1-501. Definitions

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

(b) Drug crime. -- "Drug crime" means:

   (1) A violation of Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article;

   (2) A violation of Title 12 of the Criminal Procedure Article; or

   (3) A violation of the law of any other jurisdiction if the prohibited conduct would be a violation of Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article or Title 12 of the Criminal Procedure Article if committed in this State.

(c) License. --

   (1) "License" means a license, permit, certification, registration, or other legal authorization:

      (i) Issued to or granted to an individual by a licensing authority; and

      (ii) Required for engaging in employment or an occupation or profession.

   (2) "License" includes a commercial driver's license issued under Title 16, Subtitle 8 of the Transportation Article.

   (3) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, "license" does not include:

      (i) A license to drive a motor vehicle issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration under Title 16 of the Transportation Article; or

      (ii) The registration of an agent, issuer agent, or investment advisor representative under the Maryland Securities Act (Title 11 of the Corporations and Associations Article) and regulations adopted under that Act.

(d) Licensee. -- "Licensee" means a holder of a license issued by a licensing authority.

(e) Licensing authority. --

   (1) "Licensing authority" means an agency of the State which issues a license.

   (2) "Licensing authority" includes the Motor Vehicle Administration for purposes of issuing a commercial driver's license.

HISTORY: 1990, ch. 410, § 4; 1991, ch. 55, § 2; 2001, ch. 35; 2002, ch. 213, § 6.