Sec. 07.07.16.02. Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Arrearage" means unpaid and past due child support payments owed under a court order.

(2) "Days" means calendar days except when business days are specified.

(3) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that is:

(a) Issued by a licensing authority;

(b) Subject to suspension, revocation, forfeiture, or termination by a licensing authority; and

(c) Necessary for an individual to practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession.

(4) Licensing Authority.

(a) "Licensing authority" means a State agency, unit of an agency, a commission, board, office, or Court of the State that issues licenses.

(b) "Licensing authority" includes:

(i) Clerks of the court;

(ii) Comptroller of the Treasury;

(iii) Department of Health;

(iv) Department of Human Services;

(v) Department of Natural Resources;

(vi) Department of the Environment;

(Vii) Department of Transportation

(viii) Maryland Department of Agriculture;

(ix) Maryland Insurance Administration;

(x) Maryland Department of Labor;

(xi) Office of the Attorney General;

(xii) Public Service Commission;

(xiii) Secretary of State;

(xiv) State Department of Education; and

(xv) Court of Appeals.