Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 2.5-106
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Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2019
(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 holds a valid license in good standing issued in another state for which the requirements for licensure are not substantially equivalent to the requirements for licensure in this State.
(a) (1) Each unit shall issue an expedited license to an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse who meets the requirements of this section.
(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.
(2) If an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible 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 an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse;
(2) proof that:
(i) the applicant has held a valid license in good standing issued in another state for at least 1 year; and
(ii) each valid license held by the applicant issued in another state is in good standing;
(3) if the applicant is an active service member or eligible 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 an eligible 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.
Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.