(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Business license” means any license issued to an individual under the Business Occupations and Professions Article, the Business Regulation Article, or the Health Occupations Article.
(c) “Identifying information” includes:
(1) Demographic information; and
(2) If applicable, student information about:
(i) Program sequences taken;
(ii) Start and end dates of enrollment;
(iii) Program completion status; and
(iv) Credentials earned.
(d) (1) “Industry certificate” means a certificate or license awarded by an industry certifier that prepares an individual to work in a career field.
(2) “Industry certificate” does not include a business license or vocational certificate.
(e) “Industry certifier” means a nationally recognized, third–party entity using predetermined standards for knowledge and skills to teach individuals.
(f) “Vocational certificate” means a certificate or license awarded by an institution of postsecondary education approved to operate under § 11–202 of this title on completion of a course of study, including credit–bearing and noncredit courses, that prepares an individual to work in a career field.