In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. “Eligible spouse” has the meaning stated in § 7–207 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article. “Eligible veteran” has the meaning stated in § 7–207 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article. 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: an eligible spouse; an eligible veteran; the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service–connected disability; or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran. A local law adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection: 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 if necessary, shall clarify the application of any special credit applied under § 1–205 of this subtitle. The following applicants are ineligible for a credit under this subsection: a current employee of a county or municipality; and an eligible veteran who is convicted of a crime after being discharged from or completing service in the uniformed services.