Md. Code, Business Regulation § 2.5-101
§2.
§2.5ā101.
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) (1) āEligible spouseā means the spouse of an active service member or an eligible veteran.
(2) āEligible spouseā includes the surviving spouse of:
(i) an eligible veteran; or
(ii) an active service member who died before the date on which the application for a license is submitted.
(c) āEligible veteranā means a veteran who was discharged from active duty before the date on which the application for a license is submitted.
(d) (1) āLicenseā means any grant of authority to an individual to practice an occupation or profession.
(2) āLicenseā includes a certificate, permit, or registration.
(e) āUnitā means a unit in the Department that is authorized to issue a license.