§9–901.

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

    (b)    “Active duty” has the meaning stated in 37 U.S.C. § 101.

    (c)    “Active service member” means an individual who is:

        (1)    an active duty member of the uniformed services; or

        (2)    serving in a reserve component of the uniformed services on active duty orders.

    (d)    “Armed forces” has the meaning stated in 10 U.S.C. § 101.

    (e)    “Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Veterans Trust.

    (f)    “Department” means the Department of Veterans and Military Families.

    (g)    “Military family” includes the spouse and dependent children of a service member or veteran related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

    (h)    “Reserve component” has the meaning stated in 37 U.S.C. § 101.

    (i)    “Secretary” means the Secretary of Veterans and Military Families.

    (j)    “Service member” means an individual who is a member of:

        (1)    the uniformed services; or

        (2)    a reserve component of the uniformed services.

    (k)    “Trust” means the Maryland Veterans Trust.

    (l)    “Uniformed services” has the meaning stated in 37 U.S.C. § 101.

    (m)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, “veteran” has the meaning stated in 38 U.S.C. § 101.