(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Eligible spouse” has the meaning stated in § 7–207 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
(3) “Eligible veteran” has the meaning stated in § 7–207 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
(b) (1) If a county or municipality uses a selection test for the hiring or appointment of employees, the county or municipality may adopt a local law that allows for the application of a credit of 10 points, or its equivalent, on a selection test for:
(i) an eligible spouse;
(ii) an eligible veteran;
(iii) the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service–connected disability; or
(iv) the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran.
(2) A local law adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection:
(i) may allow for the application of a credit of two additional points, or its equivalent, on any selection test for a former prisoner of war; and
(ii) if necessary, shall clarify the application of any special credit applied under § 1–205 of this subtitle.
(c) The following applicants are ineligible for a credit under this subsection:
(1) a current employee of a county or municipality; and
(2) an eligible veteran who is convicted of a crime after being discharged from or completing military service.