§1–204.

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

        (2)    “Eligible spouse” has the meaning stated in § 7–207 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

        (3)    “Eligible veteran” has the meaning stated in § 7–207 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

    (b)    (1)    If a county or municipality uses a selection test for the hiring or appointment of employees, the county or municipality may adopt a local law that allows for the application of a credit of 10 points, or its equivalent, on a selection test for:

            (i)    an eligible spouse;

            (ii)    an eligible veteran;

            (iii)    the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service–connected disability; or

            (iv)    the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran.

        (2)    A local law adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection:

            (i)    may allow for the application of a credit of two additional points, or its equivalent, on any selection test for a former prisoner of war; and

            (ii)    if necessary, shall clarify the application of any special credit applied under § 1–205 of this subtitle.

    (c)    The following applicants are ineligible for a credit under this subsection:

        (1)    a current employee of a county or municipality; and

        (2)    an eligible veteran who is convicted of a crime after being discharged from or completing military service.