Maryland Code, Business Regulation § 2.5-106

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a unit may issue a temporary license to a service member, veteran, or military spouse who has held a valid license in good standing issued in another state for less than 1 year, provided that each valid license held by the service member, veteran, or military spouse is in good standing.

(b) A temporary license issued under this section authorizes the service member, veteran, or military spouse, for a limited period of time, as determined by the unit, to perform services regulated by the unit while the service member, veteran, or military spouse completes additional requirements for licensure in this State.

(c) A unit may not issue a license under this section if issuance of the license would pose a risk to public health, welfare, or safety.