(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. le 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.
Maryland Legal Code