Maryland Code, Health Occupations § 1-701

(c)(1) “Military spouse” means the spouse of a service member or veteran.

(2) “Military spouse” includes a surviving spouse of:

(1) The armed forces of the United States;

(2) A reserve component of the armed forces of the United States; or

(3) The National Guard of any state.

(e)(1) “Veteran” means a former service member who was discharged from active duty under circumstances other than dishonorable within 1 year before the date on which the application for a license, certificate, or registration is submitted.

(2) “Veteran” does not include an individual who has completed active duty and has been discharged for more than 1 year before the application for a license, certificate, or registration is submitted.