# State Government (GSG)

## Title 10. Governmental Procedures

### Subtitle 14. Licensing -- Controlled Dangerous Substance Offenses

#### Section 10-1401

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Drug crime" means:

  (1) a violation of Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article;

  (2) a violation of Title 12 of the Criminal Procedure Article; or

  (3) a violation of the law of any other jurisdiction if the prohibited conduct would be a violation of Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article or Title 12 of the Criminal Procedure Article if committed in the State.

(c)

  (1) "License" means a license, permit, certification, registration, or other legal authorization:

    (i) issued or granted to an individual by a licensing authority; and

    (ii) required for engaging in employment, an occupation, or a profession.

  (2) "License" includes a commercial driver's license issued under Title 16, Subtitle 8 of the Transportation Article.

  (3) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, "license" does not include:

    (i) a license to drive a motor vehicle issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration under Title 16 of the Transportation Article; or

    (ii) the registration of an agent, issuer agent, or investment advisor representative under the Maryland Securities Act and regulations adopted under that Act.

(d) "Licensee" means a holder of a license issued by a licensing authority.

(e) "Licensing authority" means an agency of the State that issues a license.

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