Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 9–101

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) In this title, “executive authority” includes the Governor and any person performing the functions of governor in a state other than this State.

(c) (1) “State” means a state other than this State.

(2) “State” includes the District of Columbia and any other state or territory of the United States of America.