Md. Code, Local Government § 1–204

(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.