§1–701.

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

    (b)    “Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.

    (c)    (1)    “Eligible spouse” means the spouse of an active service member or eligible veteran.

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

            (i)    An eligible veteran; or

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

    (d)    (1)    “Eligible veteran” means a veteran who was discharged from active duty within 1 year before the date on which the application for a license, certificate, or registration is submitted.

        (2)    “Eligible veteran” does not include a veteran who has been discharged from active duty for more than 1 year before the application for a license, certificate, or registration is submitted.

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