Maryland Code, HEALTH – GENERAL 20-207

state: means :

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia. See

In Part II of this subtitle, “qualified provider” means an individual:

(1) Who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by law to practice in the State; and

(2) For whom the performance of an abortion is within the scope of the individual’s license or certification.