Md. Code, State Government § 9–901

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

(b) “Active duty” has the meaning stated in 37 U.S.C. § 101.

(c) “Active service member” means an individual who is:

(1) an active duty member of the uniformed services; or

(2) serving in a reserve component of the uniformed services on active duty orders.

(d) “Armed forces” has the meaning stated in 10 U.S.C. § 101.

(e) “Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Veterans Trust.

(f) “Department” means the Department of Veterans and Military Families.

(g) “Military family” includes the spouse and dependent children of a service member or veteran related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

(h) “Reserve component” has the meaning stated in 37 U.S.C. § 101.

(i) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Veterans and Military Families.

(j) “Service member” means an individual who is a member of:

(1) the uniformed services; or

(2) a reserve component of the uniformed services.

(k) “Trust” means the Maryland Veterans Trust.

(l) “Uniformed services” has the meaning stated in 37 U.S.C. § 101.

(m) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, “veteran” has the meaning stated in 38 U.S.C. § 101.