Md. Code Ann., Loc. Gov't § 1-204
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Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2020
(a) If a municipality, county, or other political subdivision of the State makes appointments to government positions under a civil service or merit system law or ordinance, the unit that provides eligibility lists for appointments shall adopt rules or regulations to grant special credit to honorably discharged veterans of the armed forces of the United States who have been residents of the State for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date on which the veteran takes a merit system examination.
(b) (1) The unit may determine the nature and extent of the special credit granted to veterans.
(2) The unit may grant a greater credit to veterans with a disability than to veterans who do not have a disability.
(c) The credit granted to a veteran under this section may be extended to:
(1) the spouse of a veteran if the veteran is unable to qualify for merit system appointment because of a disability; and
(2) the unmarried surviving spouse of a deceased veteran.
(d) The unit may exempt war veterans under the age of 55 years from any age limitation or requirement.
(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.
Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.