1. (a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (b) “Active duty” has the meaning stated in § 9-901 of the State Government Article.
3. (c) “Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9-901 of the State Government Article.
4. (d) “Armed forces” has the meaning stated in § 9-901 of the State Government Article.
5. (e) “Informational meeting” means a meeting, open to the public, at which the applicant or the Department of Natural Resources presents information concerning a permit or certificate application. An informational meeting is not a contested case hearing nor an agency hearing under § 10-202(d) of the State Government Article.
6. (f) “Public hearing” means a meeting, open to the public, at which the Department of Natural Resources receives oral and written comments concerning a decision to issue or deny a permit or certificate. A public hearing is not a contested case hearing nor an agency hearing under § 10-202(d) of the State Government Article.
7. (g) “Service member” has the meaning stated in § 9-901 of the State Government Article.
8. (h) “Uniformed services” has the meaning stated in § 9-901 of the State Government Article.
9. (i) “Veteran” has the meaning stated in § 9-901 of the State Government Article.

Added by Acts 1993, c. 59, § 2. Amended by Acts 2025, c. 265, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 266, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.