§ 8-102
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§8–102.
(a)This title does not apply to a transaction of:
(1)the United States or an instrumentality of the United States; or
(2)a state or an instrumentality or political subdivision of a state.
(b)A county or municipal corporation of the State may not:
(1)require a person to get authorization to do business performing or selling a home improvement; or
(2)regulate the qualifications necessary to do that business.
(c)This title does not limit the power of a county or municipal corporation:
(1)to regulate the character, performance, or quality of a home improvement by having a system of inspections and permits designed to:
(i)ensure compliance with and help to enforce applicable State and local building laws; or
(ii)enforce other laws necessary to protect the public health and safety; or
(2)to adopt a system of inspections and permits that requires:
(i)submission to and approval by the county or municipal corporation of plans and specifications for an installation, before construction of the installation begins; and
(ii)inspection of work done.