(b) (1) “License” means any grant of authority to an individual to practice an occupation or profession.

(2) “License” includes a certificate, permit, or registration.

(c) (1) “Military spouse” means the spouse of a service member or veteran.

(2) “Military spouse” includes a surviving spouse of:

(i) a veteran; or

(ii) a service member who died before the date on which the application for a license is submitted.

(d) “Service member” means an individual who is an active duty member of:

(1) the armed forces of the United States;

(2) a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States; or

(3) the National Guard of any state.

(e) “Unit” means a unit in the Department that is authorized to issue a license.

(f) “Veteran” means a former service member who was discharged from active duty under circumstances other than dishonorable before the date on which the application for a license is submitted.