1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

2. (b) “Drug crime” means:

   1. (1) a violation of Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article;
   2. (2) a violation of Title 12 of the Criminal Procedure Article; or
   3. (3) a violation of the law of any other jurisdiction if the prohibited conduct would be a violation of Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article or Title 12 of the Criminal Procedure Article if committed in the State.

3. (c)

   1. (1) “License” means a license, permit, certification, registration, or other legal authorization:

      1. (i) issued or granted to an individual by a licensing authority; and
      2. (ii) required for engaging in employment, an occupation, or a profession.
   2. (2) “License” includes a commercial driver's license issued under Title 16, Subtitle 8 of the Transportation Article.

   3. (3) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, “license” does not include:

      1. (i) a license to drive a motor vehicle issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration under Title 16 of the Transportation Article; or
      2. (ii) the registration of an agent, issuer agent, or investment advisor representative under the Maryland Securities Act and regulations adopted under that Act.
4. (d) “Licensee” means a holder of a license issued by a licensing authority.
5. (e) “Licensing authority” means an agency of the State that issues a license.

Added by Acts 2014, c. 106, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2014.