§ 1–204
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 1-204 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 2
§ 1–204LinkCopy Citation
(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 service in the uniformed services.