§ 8-301
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§8–301.
(a)Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person must have a contractor license whenever the person acts as a contractor in the State.
(b)Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person must have a salesperson license or contractor license whenever the person sells a home improvement in the State.
(c)This section does not apply to:
(1)an individual who works for a contractor for a salary or wages but who is not a salesperson for the contractor;
(2)a clerical employee, retail clerk, or other employee of a licensed contractor who is not a salesperson, as to a transaction on the premises of the licensed contractor;
(3)a solicitor for a contractor who calls an owner by telephone only;
(4)an architect, electrician, plumber, heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration contractor, or other person who:
(i)is required by State or local law to meet standards of competency or experience before engaging in an occupation or profession;
(ii)currently is licensed in that occupation or profession under State or local law; and
(iii)is:
1. acting only within the scope of that occupation or profession; or
2. installing a central heating or air–conditioning system;
(5)a security systems technician licensed under Title 18 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article;
(6)a marine contractor licensed under Title 17, Subtitle 3 of the Environment Article; or
(7)a person who is selling a home improvement to be performed by a person described in item
(4)of this subsection.