§ 1-701. Definitions

MD Health Occ Code § 1-701 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    “Health occupations board” means a board authorized to issue a license, certificate, or registration under this article.

(c)    (1)    “Military spouse” means the spouse of a service member or veteran.

(2)    “Military spouse” includes a surviving spouse of:

(i)    A veteran; or

(ii)    A service member who died within 1 year before the date on which the application for a license, certificate, or registration is submitted.

(d)    “Service member” means an individual who is an active duty member of:

(1)    The armed forces of the United States;

(2)    A reserve component of the armed forces of the United States; or

(3)    The National Guard of any state.

(e)    (1)    “Veteran” means a former service member who was discharged from active duty under circumstances other than dishonorable within 1 year before the date on which the application for a license, certificate, or registration is submitted.

(2)    “Veteran” does not include an individual who has completed active duty and has been discharged for more than 1 year before the application for a license, certificate, or registration is submitted.