Maryland Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 21-304

(a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a registration is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.

(b) The Board shall give examinations to applicants at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board determines.

(c) The Board shall give each qualified applicant notice of the time and place of examination.

(d) The Board shall give the examination prepared by the Internal Revenue Service or an equivalent examination by an independent national or state regulatory authority as determined by the Board.

(e) The Board shall adopt regulations that establish the passing score for an examination.