Title 2.5. Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses -- Licensing — Subtitle 1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 2.5-101 (2026)
Title 2.5. Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses -- Licensing
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(a)
In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
(1)
“Eligible spouse” means the spouse of an active service member or an eligible veteran.
(2)
“Eligible spouse” includes the surviving spouse of:
(i)
an eligible veteran; or
(ii)
an active service member who died before the date on which the application for a license is submitted.
(c)
“Eligible veteran” means a veteran who was discharged from active duty before the date on which the application for a license is submitted.
(d)
(1)
“License” means any grant of authority to an individual to practice an occupation or profession.
(2)
“License” includes a certificate, permit, or registration.
(e)
“Unit” means a unit in the Department that is authorized to issue a license.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 2.5-102 (2026)
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This title does not apply to licenses issued under Title 11, Subtitle 5 or Subtitle 6 of the Financial Institutions Article.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 2.5-103 (2026)
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(a)
This section applies only to a unit that establishes a process under subsection (b) of this section.
(b)
Each unit may establish a process to include a notation indicating veteran status on a license or public profile.
(c)
(1)
An application for an initial license or renewal license issued by a unit shall allow the applicant to:
(i)
request that a notation of the applicant’s veteran status be included on the license or public profile; and
(ii)
provide affirmative consent to being contacted by appropriate Executive Branch agencies regarding the applicant’s eligibility for State or federal veterans’ benefits.
(2)
An applicant for an initial license or a renewal license shall submit to the unit one of the following as certification of veteran status:
(i)
a certification of veteran status obtained from the Department of Veterans and Military Families in accordance with § 9–905 of the State Government Article;
(ii)
a federal Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214); or
(iii)
any other documentation acceptable to the unit.
(d)
If an applicant for an initial license or a renewal license submits the documentation required under subsection (c)(2) of this section, the unit shall include a notation of veteran status on the license or public profile.
(e)
In accordance with §§ 4–304 through 4–325 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable law, and on request by an Executive Branch agency, a unit shall electronically transmit to the Executive Branch agency appropriate information about each applicant for an initial license or a renewal license who consents to being contacted under subsection (c)(1) of this section.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 2.5-104 (2026)
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A unit may allow an individual licensee who is an active service member deployed outside the State to:
(1)
renew the license after the expiration of the renewal period without payment of a penalty or reinstatement fee if the late renewal is a direct result of the deployment; and
(2)
complete any continuing education or continuing competency requirements for renewal within a reasonable time after renewing the license.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 2.5-105 (2026)
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(a)
In calculating an individual’s years of practice in an occupation or a profession, each unit shall give credit to the individual for all relevant experience as an active service member.
(b)
Each unit shall credit any training and education provided by the uniformed services and completed by an active service member toward any training or education requirements for licensure if the training or education is determined by the unit to be:
(1)
substantially equivalent to the training or education required by the unit; and
(2)
not otherwise contrary to any other licensing requirement.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 2.5-106 (2026)
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(a)
(1)
Each unit shall issue an expedited license to an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse who meets the requirements of this section.
(2)
If an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse meets the requirements for licensure, a unit shall issue the license within 60 days after receiving a completed application.
(b)
An application for a license shall include the following, in the form and manner required by the unit:
(1)
proof that the applicant is an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse;
(2)
proof that:
(i)
the applicant has held a valid license in good standing issued in another state for at least 1 year; and
(ii)
each valid license held by the applicant issued in another state is in good standing;
(3)
if the applicant is an active service member or eligible veteran, proof that the applicant is assigned to a duty station in the State or has established legal residence in the State;
(4)
if the applicant is an eligible spouse, proof that the applicant’s spouse is assigned to a duty station in the State or has established legal residence in the State;
(5)
if a criminal background check is required by the unit for licensure, proof of application for a criminal background check;
(6)
proof that the applicant has submitted the full application for licensure; and
(7)
payment of any application fee required by the unit.
(c)
An individual authorized to practice in the State under § 10–14B–03 of the State Government Article may not be required to apply for expedited licensure under this section to practice in the State.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 2.5-107 (2026)
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(a)
Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a unit may issue a temporary license to an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse who has held a valid license in good standing issued in another state for less than 1 year, provided that each valid license held by the active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse is in good standing.
(b)
A temporary license issued under this section authorizes the active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse, for a limited period of time, as determined by the unit, to perform services regulated by the unit while the active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse completes additional requirements for licensure in this State.
(c)
A unit may not issue a license under this section if issuance of the license would pose a risk to public health, welfare, or safety.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 2.5-108 (2026)
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(a)
The Department shall publish prominently on its website:
(1)
the process for obtaining a license from any unit under § 2.5–106 of this title;
(2)
the time period during which a unit is required to issue an expedited license under § 2.5–106(a) of this title; and
(3)
a list of the names of each unit that issues a license under this title and a direct link to each unit’s website.
(b)
Each unit shall publish prominently on its website:
(1)
the process for obtaining a license under § 2.5–106 of this title and, if applicable, § 2.5–107 of this title; and
(2)
the time period during which a unit is required to issue an expedited license under § 2.5–106(a) of this title.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 2.5-109 (2026)
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Each unit may adopt regulations to carry out this title.