Md. Code, State Government § 10–1401

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

(b) “Drug crime” means:

(1) a violation of Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article;

(2) a violation of Title 12 of the Criminal Procedure Article; or

(3) a violation of the law of any other jurisdiction if the prohibited conduct would be a violation of Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article or Title 12 of the Criminal Procedure Article if committed in the State.

(c) (1) “License” means a license, permit, certification, registration, or other legal authorization:

(i) issued or granted to an individual by a licensing authority; and

(ii) required for engaging in employment, an occupation, or a profession.

(2) “License” includes a commercial driver’s license issued under Title 16, Subtitle 8 of the Transportation Article.

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, “license” does not include:

(i) a license to drive a motor vehicle issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration under Title 16 of the Transportation Article; or

(ii) the registration of an agent, issuer agent, or investment advisor representative under the Maryland Securities Act and regulations adopted under that Act.

(d) “Licensee” means a holder of a license issued by a licensing authority.

(e) “Licensing authority” means an agency of the State that issues a license.