§9–901.

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Active duty” has the meaning stated in 37 U.S.C. § 101. (c) “Active service member” means an individual who is: (1) an active duty member of the uniformed services; or (2) serving in a reserve component of the uniformed services on active duty orders. (d) “Armed forces” has the meaning stated in 10 U.S.C. § 101. (e) “Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Veterans Trust. (f) “Department” means the Department of Veterans and Military Families. (g) “Military family” includes the spouse and dependent children of a service member or veteran related by blood, marriage, or adoption. (h) “Reserve component” has the meaning stated in 37 U.S.C. § 101. (i) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Veterans and Military Families. (j) “Service member” means an individual who is a member of: (1) the uniformed services; or (2) a reserve component of the uniformed services. (k) “Trust” means the Maryland Veterans Trust. (l) “Uniformed services” has the meaning stated in 37 U.S.C. § 101. (m) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, “veteran” has the meaning stated in 38 U.S.C. § 101.