§2.5–101.

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

    (b)    (1)    “License” means any grant of authority to an individual to practice an occupation or profession.

        (2)    “License” includes a certificate, permit, or registration.

    (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 before the date on which the application for a license 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)    “Unit” means a unit in the Department that is authorized to issue a license.

    (f)    “Veteran” means a former service member who was discharged from active duty under circumstances other than dishonorable before the date on which the application for a license is submitted.