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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, State Government § 10-1401 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/state-government/md-code-state-govt-sect-10-1401/
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