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Maryland Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6-503

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, an individual may qualify for a reciprocal license from the State Board if the individual:

(1) is registered with a local jurisdiction of the State to provide electrical services in the local jurisdiction;

(2) applies for a reciprocal license of the same class or type as the applicant's local registration that the State Board issues; and

(3) at the time of application, does not have:

(i) the same class or type of registration suspended or revoked by a local jurisdiction of the State; or

(ii) a record of outstanding violations of the regulations of a local jurisdiction of the State.

(b) The State Board shall waive any of the qualifications required for a license under this title for an individual who:

(1) is registered with a local jurisdiction of the State, to provide the same class or type of electrical services as those permitted by the license for which the applicant is seeking a waiver; and

(2) meets the waiver requirements of subsection (c) of this section.

(c) The State Board shall grant a waiver under this section for an applicant who is registered with a local jurisdiction only if the applicant:

(1)(i) 1. qualified for the registration by passing an examination given in the local jurisdiction; and

2. has been registered for at least 1 year immediately before the date of application; or

(ii) 1. qualified for the registration other than by passing an examination in the local jurisdiction; and

2. has been registered for at least 2 years immediately before the date of application;

(2) submits a written statement from the local jurisdiction certifying:

(i) if the registration was earned on the basis of an examination, the date of registration; and

(ii) the registrant:

1. is in good standing with the local jurisdiction; and

2. has no record of outstanding violations of regulations of the local jurisdiction;

(3) pays any reciprocal license fee set by the State Board;

(4) if required, submits proof of general liability insurance to the State Board; and

(5) complies with any other licensing requirements of the State Board.

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