§ 18–111
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. § 18-111 (2026)
Title 18. Personnel
Subtitle 1. Personnel Management
§ 18–111LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Active service member” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
(3)
“Eligible veteran” means a veteran who has received an other than dishonorable discharge or a certificate of satisfactory completion of service, including:
(i)
a reserve component;
(ii)
the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service; and
(iii)
the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(4)
“Reserve component” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
(5)
“Veteran” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
(b)
The Commission may grant a preference in hiring and promotion to:
(1)
an eligible veteran;
(2)
the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service–connected disability;
(3)
the spouse of an active service member; or
(4)
the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran.
(c)
Granting a preference under subsection (b) of this section does not violate any State or local equal employment opportunity law.