Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 2.5-105
Redline — January 1, 2020 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2020
(a) (1) Each unit shall issue an expedited license to a service member, veteran, or military spouse who meets the requirements of this section.
(2) If a service member, veteran, or military spouse meets the requirements for licensure, a unit shall issue the license within 60 days after receiving a completed application.
(b) An application for a license shall include the following, in the form and manner required by the unit:
(1) proof that the applicant is a service member, veteran, or military spouse;
(2) proof that the applicant holds a valid license in good standing issued in another state;
(3) if the applicant is a service member or veteran, proof that the applicant is assigned to a duty station in the State or has established legal residence in the State;
(4) if the applicant is a military spouse, proof that the applicant’s spouse is assigned to a duty station in the State or has established legal residence in the State;
(5) if a criminal background check is required by the unit for licensure, proof of application for a criminal background check;
(6) proof that the applicant has submitted the full application for licensure; and
(7) payment of any application fee required by the unit.
(c) Before issuing a license under this section, the unit shall determine that the requirements for licensure in the other state are substantially equivalent to, or exceed the requirements for, licensure in this State.
(a) In calculating an individual’s years of practice in an occupation or a profession, each unit shall give credit to the individual for all relevant experience as an active service member.
(b) Each unit shall credit any training and education provided by the uniformed services and completed by an active service member toward any training or education requirements for licensure if the training or education is determined by the unit to be:
(1) substantially equivalent to the training or education required by the unit; and
(2) not otherwise contrary to any other licensing requirement.
Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.