In this article the following words have the meanings indicated. “Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article. “County” means a county of the State and, unless expressly provided otherwise, Baltimore City. “Governmental unit” means: the State; a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State; or a unit of the State government or of a political subdivision. “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, or representative of any kind and any partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity. “Reserve component” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article. “Service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article. “State” means: a state, possession, or commonwealth of the United States; except as provided in § 8–101(x) of this article, a territory of the United States; or the District of Columbia. “Uniformed services” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.