§1–701.

    (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.