Ask a business law question, get an answer ASAP!
Thousands of highly rated, verified business lawyers.
Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.

Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 1-701

  • state: means :

    (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
  • veteran: includes , if the individual is eligible under 38 U. See
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Health occupations board” means a board authorized to issue a license, certificate, or registration under this article.

(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 within 1 year before the date on which the application for a license, certificate, or registration 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) (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, certificate, or registration 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, certificate, or registration is submitted.