# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 2

#### Section 1-204

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Eligible spouse" has the meaning stated in Sec. 7-207 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

  (3) "Eligible veteran" has the meaning stated in Sec. 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 Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)