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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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BUSINESS REGULATION |
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TITLE 2.5. SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND MILITARY SPOUSES -- LICENSING |
§ 2.5-101. Definitions
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(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.