§1–206.

    (a)    The Department may establish a process in collaboration with one or more boards under the Department’s direction and control that requires a board to include a notation indicating veteran status on a professional license or certificate.

    (b)    If the Department establishes the process described in subsection (a) of this section, an application for a professional license or certificate shall allow an applicant to:

        (1)    Present a certification of veteran status obtained from the Department of Veterans and Military Families in accordance with § 9–905 of the State Government Article, a DD Form 214, or other documentation acceptable to the board certifying veteran status; and

        (2)    Indicate that the applicant consents to:

            (i)    Having a notation on the applicant’s professional license or certificate indicating that the applicant is a veteran; and

            (ii)    Being contacted by appropriate Executive Branch agencies regarding the applicant’s eligibility for State or federal veterans benefits.

    (c)    If an applicant presents the required documentation and consents in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, a board shall:

        (1)    Include on the applicant’s professional license or certificate a notation indicating that the applicant is a veteran; and

        (2)    In accordance with §§ 4–304 through 4–325 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable law, and on request from an Executive Branch agency, electronically transmit to the Executive Branch agency appropriate information about the applicant.

    (d)    The Department and applicable boards may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.