Maryland § 3-714
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-714, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-714.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Eligible veteran” means a veteran, as defined in § 9–901 of the State Government Article, 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) “Employer” includes a county or municipal corporation.
(b) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, an employer 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;
(3) the spouse of an eligible active service member; or
(4) 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.
(d) If an employer that is a county or municipal corporation chooses to grant a preference under subsection (b) of this section, the county or municipal corporation may adopt a local law that provides for the hiring and promotion preference before implementing the preference.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-714
What does Maryland Code § 3-714 cover?
Section 3-714 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 § 3-714?
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