Maryland § 18-111
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 18-111, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-111.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Eligible veteran” means a veteran of any branch of the uniformed services who has received an honorable discharge or a certificate of satisfactory completion of service, including:
(i) a reserve component;
(ii) the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service; and
(iii) the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(3) “Reserve component” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
(4) “Veteran” has the meaning stated in § 9–901 of the State Government Article.
(b) The Commission may grant a preference in hiring and promotion to:
(1) an eligible veteran;
(2) the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service–connected disability; or
(3) the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran.
(c) Granting a preference under subsection (b) of this section does not violate any State or local equal employment opportunity law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 18-111
What does Maryland Code § 18-111 cover?
Section 18-111 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 18-111?
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