Maryland Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 17-527.4

(a)(1) In this section, “service provider” includes a mortgage lender, a mortgage broker, a real estate appraiser, a home inspector, a plumber, an electrician, and a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor.

(2) “Service provider” does not include a home improvement contractor.

(1) annually verify that the home improvement contractor is licensed by the Home Improvement Commission under Title 8 of the Business Regulation Article to act as a home improvement contractor before offering the name to the client; and

(2) inform the client of the website on which the licensing information may be found, and the date on which the licensee verified the information.