1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (b) “Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9-901 of the State Government Article.

3. (c)

   1. (1) “Eligible spouse” means the spouse of an active service member or eligible veteran.

   2. (2) “Eligible spouse” includes a surviving spouse of:

      1. (i) An eligible veteran; or
      2. (ii) An active service member who died within 1 year before the date on which the application for a license, certificate, or registration is submitted.

4. (d)

   1. (1) “Eligible veteran” means a veteran who was discharged from active duty within 1 year before the date on which the application for a license, certificate, or registration is submitted.
   2. (2) “Eligible veteran” does not include a veteran who has been discharged from active duty for more than 1 year before the application for a license, certificate, or registration is submitted.
5. (e) “Health occupations board” means a board authorized to issue a license, certificate, or registration under this article.

Added by Acts 2013, c. 154, § 2, eff. July 1, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 155, § 2, eff. July 1, 2013. Amended by Acts 2025, c. 259, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 260, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.