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§1–101. (a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated. (a–1) “Active duty” has…
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§1–201. (a) A requirement in this article that a document be under oath means that the document shal…
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§1–202. Before any license or permit may be issued under this article to an employer to engage in an…
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§1–203. (a) This section does not apply in Baltimore City or Prince George’s and Worcester counties.…
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§1–204. (a) Before any license or permit may be issued under this article, the applicant shall certi…
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§1–205. (a) This section does not apply to a licensed real estate associate broker or salesperson af…
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§1–206. (a) A person who must have a license issued by the Department under this article but does no…
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§1–207. (a) In this section, “license” means all or any part of permission that: (1) is required by …
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§1–208. (a) If payment of the fee for the issuance or renewal of a license, issued by the Department…
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§1–301. (a) “Authorized person” means: (1) a professional engineer who is licensed under Title 14 of…
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§1–302. (a) An authorized person may not unnecessarily damage the property on which a survey station…
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§1–303. (a) If the damages awarded under § 1-302(d) of this subtitle do not exceed the amount tender…
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§1–304. (a) This section applies to any survey station established by or under the direction of: (1)…
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§2–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “AICPA” means the Ame…
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§2–102. (a) If the person does not engage in any activity expressly included in the definition of pr…
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§2–201. There is a State Board of Public Accountancy in the Department.
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§2–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of 7 members. (2) Of the 7 members of the Board: (i) 5 shall be l…
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§2–203. (a) From among its members, the Board shall elect: (1) a chairman; and (2) (i) a secretary a…
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§2–204. (a) A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum. (b) The Board shall det…
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§2–205. In addition to any other remedy authorized under this title, the Board, with the approval of…
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§2–206. (a) On request of any person and payment of a verification fee set by the Board, the Board s…
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§2–207. (a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt: (1) any bylaw that i…
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§2–208. (a) The Board shall maintain a listing of the names and mailing addresses of all licensees a…
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§2–209. (a) (1) Beginning on July 1, 2008, the Board may set by regulation reasonable fees for its s…
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§2–210. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § 1…
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§2–211. The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secret…
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§2–301. Except as provided in § 2–321 of this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board…
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§2–302. (a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements…
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§2–303. (a) (1) In order to take the examination, an applicant shall have satisfactorily completed 1…
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§2–304. An applicant for a license shall: (1) submit to the Board an application on the form that th…
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§2–305. (a) An applicant who meets the educational requirements established by the Board is entitled…
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§2–306. The Board may adopt regulations that, under the conditions that the Board considers appropri…
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§2–307. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, an applicant who fails an examination given u…
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§2–308. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive any examination requireme…
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§2–309. (a) If an applicant qualifies for a license under this subtitle, the Board shall mail or ele…
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§2–311. (a) (1) This subsection does not apply to a certified public accountant who is on emeritus s…
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§2–312. (a) (1) The Board shall adopt regulations that set, in accordance with this section, continu…
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§2–313. (a) The Board shall place a licensee on inactive status and issue an inactive status certifi…
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§2–313.1. (a) The Board may place a licensee on emeritus status, if the licensee submits to the Boar…
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§2–314. In accordance with its regulations, the Board may reinstate the license of an individual who…
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§2–315. (a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 2–317 of this subtitle, the Board, on the aff…
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§2–316. On its own initiative or on a written complaint made to the Board by any person, the Board m…
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§2–317. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Boa…
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§2–318. (a) (1) For the limited purpose set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license sha…
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§2–319. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may reinstate: (1) any license that…
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§2–321. (a) In this section, “practice certified public accountancy” includes the practice of public…
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§2–401. (a) A firm shall hold a permit issued by the Board if the firm: (1) has an office in this St…
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§2–402. (a) To qualify for a permit, a partnership shall meet the requirements of this section. (b) …
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§2–402.1. (a) To qualify for a permit, a limited liability company shall meet the requirements of th…
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§2–403. (a) To qualify for a permit, a corporation shall meet the requirements of this section. (b) …
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§2–404. (a) An applicant for a permit shall: (1) submit to the Board an application on the form that…
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§2–405. (a) If an applicant qualifies for a permit under this subtitle, the Board shall mail or elec…
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§2–406. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and while a permit is in effect, it authorizes…
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§2–407. (a) Unless a permit is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, the permit exp…
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§2–408. (a) Within 1 month after the change or occurrence, a partnership that holds a permit shall g…
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§2–409. The surviving partner of a partnership that holds a permit may use the partnership name for …
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§2–410. (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 2–412 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirma…
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§2–411. On its own initiative or on a written complaint made to the Board by any person, the Board m…
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§2–412. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Boa…
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§2–413. (a) (1) For the limited purpose set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a permit shal…
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§2–414. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may reinstate: (1) any permit that …
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§2–415. After the Board issues a permit, the permit holder shall continue to comply with the respect…
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§2–416. In accordance with its regulations, the Board may reinstate the permit of a firm that has fa…
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§2–501. (a) (1) The Board may adopt regulations to: (i) require that each office maintained in the S…
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§2–502. (a) In this section, “accountant’s document”: (1) means any of the following documents, if t…
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§2–601. Except as otherwise provided in this title: (1) a person may not practice, attempt to practi…
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§2–602. Except for a licensed certified public accountant or an individual practicing under a practi…
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§2–603. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and unless authorized under this title to prac…
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§2–604. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and unless a person holds a permit issued by t…
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§2–605. (a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on c…
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§2–701. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Public Accountancy Act”.
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§2–702. Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation …
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§3–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Architect” means an …
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§3–102. The purposes of this title are to safeguard life, health, public safety, and property and to…
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§3–103. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, all architectural documents prepared in co…
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§3–201. There is a State Board of Architects in the Department.
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§3–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of 7 members. (2) Of the 7 members of the Board: (i) 5 shall be l…
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§3–203. From among the members of the Board and with the advice of the Secretary, the Governor shall…
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§3–204. (a) A majority of the authorized membership of the Board is a quorum. (b) The Board shall de…
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§3–204.1. At least annually, the chairman of the Board, the chairman of the State Board of Certified…
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§3–205. With the advice of the established architecture societies, the Board shall adopt, by regulat…
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§3–206. (a) To enforce this title, the Board: (1) may conduct investigations and hold hearings on an…
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§3–207. (a) On request of any person and payment of a fee of $10, the Board shall certify the licens…
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§3–208. (a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt: (1) any regulation t…
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§3–208.1. (a) In this section, “code official” means a public official responsible for the review of…
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§3–209. (a) (1) The Board may set reasonable fees for its services. (2) The fees charged shall be se…
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§3–210. (a) Any person aggrieved by any final action of the Board may take an appeal as allowed in §…
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§3–211. The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secret…
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§3–301. In this subtitle, “Council” means the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
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§3–302. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board…
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§3–303. (a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements…
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§3–304. An applicant for a license shall: (1) submit to the Board an application on the form that th…
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§3–305. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 3-305.1 of this subtitle, an applicant who otherwise q…
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§3–305.1. (a) The Board may use a testing service to administer examinations given under this title.…
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§3–306. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may issue a license by reciprocity …
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§3–307. (a) If an applicant qualifies for a license by passing an examination under this subtitle, t…
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§3–308. While a license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to practice architecture.
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§3–309. (a) Unless a license is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, the license e…
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§3–309.1. The Board shall adopt regulations to require a licensee to demonstrate continuing professi…
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§3–309.2. (a) The Board may issue a retired status license to an individual who: (1) is currently li…
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§3–310. (a) The Board shall reinstate the license of an architect who, for any reason, has failed to…
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§3–311. (a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 3–313 of this subtitle, the Board, on the aff…
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§3–312. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall commence proceedings under § …
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§3–313. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the…
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§3–401. In this subtitle, “responsible member” means a director or an officer of a corporation, a me…
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§3–402. (a) (1) Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, a licensed architect may practice archit…
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§3–403. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a corporation, limited liability c…
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§3–404. (a) To qualify for a permit, a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership shall …
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§3–405. (a) An applicant for a permit shall: (1) submit to the Board an application on the form that…
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§3–406. The Board shall issue a permit to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle…
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§3–407. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and while a permit is in effect, it authorizes…
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§3–408. (a) Unless a permit is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, the permit exp…
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§3–409. Within 1 month after the effective date of the change, a permit holder shall submit to the B…
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§3–410. (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 3–411 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirma…
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§3–411. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before the Boa…
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§3–412. (a) (1) For the limited purpose set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a permit shal…
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§3–413. A corporation, partnership, or limited liability company whose permit has been suspended or …
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§3–414. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may reinstate: (1) a permit that ha…
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§3–415. The Board may reinstate the permit of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability compa…
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§3–416. After the Board reinstates a permit, the permit holder shall continue to comply with all app…
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§3–501. (a) Before a licensed architect issues to a client or submits to a public authority any fina…
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§3–601. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, …
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§3–602. Except for a licensed architect who operates a business as a sole practitioner, a person may…
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§3–603. Unless authorized under this title to practice architecture, a person may not represent to t…
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§3–604. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and unless a person holds a permit issued by t…
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§3–605. (a) A person who violates § 3-601, § 3-602, § 3-603, or § 3-604 of this subtitle is guilty o…
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§3–606. If the Board believes that a person has violated § 3-601, § 3-602, § 3-603, or § 3-604 of th…
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§3–701. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Architects Act”.
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§3–702. Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation …
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§4–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Apprentice barber” m…
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§4–102. This title does not prohibit an individual who is authorized to practice cosmetology under T…
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§4–201. There is a State Board of Barbers in the Department.
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§4–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of 7 members. (2) Of the 7 members of the Board: (i) 5 shall be m…
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§4–203. From among the members of the Board, the Governor shall appoint a president, treasurer, and …
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§4–204. (a) A majority of the authorized membership of the Board is a quorum. (b) The Board shall de…
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§4–205. (a) On request of any person and payment of a certification fee set by the Board, the Board …
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§4–206. (a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt any regulation to car…
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§4–207. (a) (1) Except for the examination fees that the Board shall establish in amounts not to exc…
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§4–208. (a) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in…
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§4–209. The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secret…
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§4–301. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board…
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§4–301.1. (a) (1) Subject to the provisions of this subsection, a student who has completed at least…
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§4–301.2. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, a student who has completed at least 850 ho…
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§4–302. (a) To qualify for a license to practice barbering or a barber–stylist limited license, an a…
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§4–302.1. (a) The Department shall approve training programs that an individual may complete to sati…
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§4–303. An applicant for a license shall: (1) submit to the Board an application on the form that th…
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§4–304. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 4–304.1 of this subtitle, an applicant is entitled to …
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§4–304.1. (a) The Board may use a testing service to administer examinations given under this title.…
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§4–305. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section and of § 4–306 of this subtitle, the Board may…
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§4–306. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive any examination requireme…
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§4–307. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive the written part of the m…
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§4–308. (a) If an applicant qualifies for a license under this subtitle, the Board shall send the ap…
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§4–309. (a) Subject to § 4–605 of this title, while a master barber license is in effect, it authori…
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§4–310. (a) The initial term of a license is 2 years. (b) A license expires on the date set by the B…
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§4–312. (a) The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who, for any reason, has failed t…
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§4–313. Each licensee shall display the license conspicuously in the barbershop where the licensee p…
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§4–314. (a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 4–315 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a …
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§4–315. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Boa…
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§4–401. An individual shall be registered by the Board before the individual may serve as an apprent…
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§4–402. An applicant for registration as an apprentice barber shall: (1) submit to the Board an appl…
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§4–403. The Board shall register and issue a certificate of registration to each applicant who meets…
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§4–404. (a) While registration as an apprentice barber is in effect, the registration authorizes the…
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§4–405. (a) (1) The initial term of registration as an apprentice barber is 2 years. (2) An apprenti…
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§4–406. Each registered apprentice barber shall display the certificate of registration conspicuousl…
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§4–407. (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 4-408 of this subtitle, the Board may deny regist…
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§4–408. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Boa…
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§4–501. (a) A person shall hold a barbershop permit issued by the Board before the person may operat…
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§4–502. (a) To qualify for a barbershop permit, an applicant shall be a person who meets the require…
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§4–503. (a) An applicant for a barbershop permit shall: (1) submit to the Board an application on th…
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§4–504. (a) The Board shall issue a barbershop permit to each applicant who meets the requirements o…
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§4–505. While a barbershop permit is in effect, it authorizes the barbershop permit holder to operat…
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§4–506. (a) Unless a barbershop permit is renewed for a 2-year term as provided in this section, the…
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§4–506.1. (a) The Board may reinstate a barbershop permit that has expired if the owner of the barbe…
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§4–507. (a) A barbershop may not employ at the same time more than three apprentice barbers for each…
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§4–508. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a barbershop may not be integrated with a…
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§4–509. (a) The owner shall designate a master barber to supervise each apprentice barber who is lea…
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§4–511. (a) The Board may adopt regulations to ensure that each barber school approved by the State …
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§4–512. (a) (1) With the approval of the Secretary, the Board may appoint inspectors to conduct insp…
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§4–513. (a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 4-514 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a …
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§4–514. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Boa…
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§4–601. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practi…
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§4–602. A person may not operate a barbershop in the State unless the person holds a barbershop perm…
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§4–603. An individual may not serve as an apprentice barber unless registered by the Board as an app…
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§4–604. (a) (1) Unless authorized under this title to practice barbering, a person may not represent…
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§4–605. (a) Except as provided in §§ 4–301.1 and 4–301.2 of this title and subsection (b) of this se…
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§4–607. (a) Except as otherwise provided by this title, the Board may impose on a person who violate…
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§4–608. (a) Following an inspection of a barbershop, if a Board inspector determines that a licensee…
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§4–701. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Barbers Act”.
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§4–702. Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation …
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§5–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Apprentice” means an…
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§5–102. This title does not prohibit: (1) an individual from practicing a health occupation that the…
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§5–201. There is a State Board of Cosmetologists in the Department.
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§5–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of seven members. (2) Of the seven members of the Board: (i) four…
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§5–203. (a) From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chairman. (b) The manner of ele…
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§5–204. (a) A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum. (b) No formal action ma…
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§5–205. (a) In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Board shall adopt: (1) bylaws for the…
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§5–206. (a) On request of any person and payment of a certification fee established by the Board in …
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§5–207. (a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may administer oaths. (b) In ad…
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§5–208. (a) Except for the examination fees that the Board shall establish in amounts not to exceed …
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§5–209. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § 1…
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§5–210. The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secret…
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§5–301. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board…
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§5–302. (a) (1) Subject to the provisions of this subsection, a student who has completed at least 3…
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§5–303. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, a student who has completed at least 1,000 ho…
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§5–304. (a) (1) To qualify for a license to practice as a cosmetologist, an applicant shall be an in…
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§5–305. (a) To qualify for a limited license to practice cosmetology, an applicant shall be an indiv…
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§5–305.1. (a) The Department shall approve training programs that an individual may complete to sati…
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§5–306. An applicant for a license: (1) shall submit to the Board an application on the form that th…
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§5–307. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 5–307.1 of this subtitle, an applicant is entitled to …
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§5–307.1. (a) The Board may use a testing service to administer the examinations required for licens…
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§5–308. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive any examination requireme…
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§5–309. If an applicant qualifies for a license under this subtitle, the Board shall send the applic…
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§5–310. (a) Subject to subsections (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) of this section and while a license t…
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§5–311. (a) The initial term of a license is 2 years. (b) A license expires on the date set by the B…
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§5–312. (a) The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who, for any reason, has failed t…
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§5–313. Each license issued under this subtitle shall be displayed conspicuously by the licensee in …
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§5–314. (a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 5-315 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a …
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§5–315. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before the Boa…
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§5–316. The Board may reinstate the license of an individual whose license has been suspended or rev…
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§5–401. An individual shall be registered by the Board before the individual may serve as an apprent…
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§5–402. An applicant for registration shall: (1) submit to the Board an application on the form that…
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§5–403. The Board shall register and issue a certificate of registration to each applicant who meets…
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§5–404. (a) While registration as an apprentice is in effect, the registration authorizes the indivi…
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§5–405. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (g) of this section, the initial term of regi…
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§5–406. Each registered individual shall display the certificate of registration conspicuously in th…
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§5–407. (a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 5–408 of this subtitle, the Board may deny re…
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§5–408. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Boa…
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§5–409. The Board may reinstate the registration of an individual whose registration has been suspen…
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§5–501. (a) A person shall hold a beauty salon permit issued by the Board before the person may oper…
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§5–502. (a) To qualify for a beauty salon permit, an applicant shall meet the requirements of this s…
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§5–503. (a) An applicant for a beauty salon permit shall: (1) submit to the Board an application on …
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§5–504. (a) The Board shall issue a beauty salon permit to each applicant who meets the requirements…
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§5–505. (a) While a beauty salon permit is in effect, it authorizes the beauty salon permit holder t…
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§5–506. (a) Unless a beauty salon permit is renewed for a 2-year term as provided in this section, t…
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§5–506.1. (a) The Board may reinstate a beauty salon permit that has expired if the owner of the sal…
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§5–509. (a) The Board may adopt regulations to ensure that each cosmetology school approved by the S…
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§5–520. (a) (1) The Board may appoint inspectors to conduct inspections. (2) Subject to the State bu…
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§5–521. Each beauty salon permit holder shall display the beauty salon permit conspicuously in the b…
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§5–522. (a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 5–523 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a …
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§5–523. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before the Boa…
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§5–524. The Board may reinstate the beauty salon permit of a person whose beauty salon permit has be…
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§5–601. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, …
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§5–602. A person may not operate a beauty salon in the State unless the person holds a beauty salon …
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§5–603. A person may not serve as an apprentice unless registered by the Board as an apprentice.
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§5–604. (a) (1) Unless authorized under this title to practice cosmetology, a person may not represe…
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§5–605. (a) Except as provided in §§ 5–302 and 5–303 of this title and subsection (b) of this sectio…
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§5–606. An owner or lessee of a beauty salon may not allow any individual to: (1) use as a residence…
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§5–607. (a) An owner or lessee of a beauty salon may not knowingly: (1) employ in the beauty salon a…
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§5–608. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a school of cosmetology approved b…
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§5–608.1. (a) A person may not use or possess methyl methacrylate liquid monomer (MMA) in a beauty s…
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§5–608.2. The Board may prohibit or restrict the use or possession of lasers in beauty salons.
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§5–609. (a) A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conv…
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§5–610. (a) Following an inspection of a beauty salon, if a Board inspector determines that a licens…
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§5–701. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Cosmetologists Act”.
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§5–702. Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation …
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§6.5–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the S…
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§6.5–102. The purpose of this title is to establish a licensing program to ensure that qualified ind…
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§6.5–103. The provisions of this title and any regulations adopted under this title may not supersed…
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§6.5–201. There is a State Board of Stationary Engineers in the Department.
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§6.5–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of eight members appointed by the Governor with the advice of t…
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§6.5–203. (a) From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair and other officers as necessary.…
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§6.5–204. (a) A majority of the voting members then serving on the Board is a quorum. (b) (1) The Bo…
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§6.5–205. (a) The Board shall: (1) adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this title; (2) …
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§6.5–206. (a) The Board may investigate any complaint that alleges a violation of this title. (b) On…
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§6.5–207. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may set by regulation reasonable …
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§6.5–208. The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secr…
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§6.5–301. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Boa…
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§6.5–302. (a) A Grade 5 stationary engineer licensee may oversee the operation of a boiler that: (1)…
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§6.5–303. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, to qualify for licensure as a stationary e…
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§6.5–303.1. (a) The Board may authorize an applicant to take a license examination if the Board dete…
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§6.5–304. (a) An applicant for a license shall: (1) submit to the Board: (i) an application on the f…
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§6.5–305. (a) The Board shall examine all engineers who are at least 18 years old and who otherwise …
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§6.5–306. (a) The Board may use a testing service to administer the examination required under this …
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§6.5–306.1. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may authorize an applicant to t…
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§6.5–307. (a) Subject to the limitations in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, on the affirmat…
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§6.5–308. (a) The use of unauthorized material by an applicant during an examination shall cause the…
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§6.5–309. (a) If an applicant qualifies for a license under this subtitle, the Board shall send the …
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§6.5–310. While a license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide stationary engineer se…
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§6.5–311. A licensee shall provide the Board written notice of any change of name or address from th…
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§6.5–312. (a) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section and unless a license is renewed f…
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§6.5–313. (a) The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who, for any reason, has failed…
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§6.5–314. (a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 6.5-315 of this subtitle, the Board, on the…
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§6.5–315. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the B…
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§6.5–316. A person aggrieved by a final action of the Board may take an appeal as specified under §§…
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§6.5–401. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not perform, attempt to perform, …
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§6.5–402. A person may not: (1) use or attempt to use the license of another individual; or (2) impe…
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§6.5–403. (a) A person may not allow an individual to provide services as a stationary engineer if t…
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§6.5–404. (a) A person who violates § 6.5-401, § 6.5-402, or § 6.5-403 of this subtitle is guilty of…
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§6.5–501. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Stationary Engineers Act”.
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§6.5–502. Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluatio…
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§6–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Assignment of lo…
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§6–102. The purpose of this title is to establish a licensing program for individuals who provide or…
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§6–103. (a) This title does not affect the right of any local jurisdiction of the State: (1) to regu…
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§6–201. There is a State Board of Electricians in the Department.
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§6–202. (a) (1) The State Board consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and …
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§6–203. (a) From among its members, the State Board annually shall elect a chairman, a vice chairman…
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§6–204. (a) A majority of the authorized membership of the State Board is a quorum. (b) (1) The Stat…
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§6–205. (a) In addition to any powers and duties set forth elsewhere, the State Board shall: (1) twi…
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§6–206. (a) In connection with a proceeding, the State Board or a hearing officer whom the State Boa…
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§6–207. (a) (1) The State Board may set by regulation reasonable fees for its services. (2) The fees…
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§6–208. The State Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the …
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§6–301. (a) Each county shall: (1) (i) adopt regulations that have qualifications that are at least …
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§6–302. (a) In a local jurisdiction that requires local registration and has qualified to register e…
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§6–303. This subtitle does not require: (1) a public utility company to employ an electrician licens…
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§6–304. (a) To qualify for a State license, an applicant shall meet the requirements of this section…
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§6–305. An applicant for a State license shall: (1) submit to the State Board an application on the …
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§6–306. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 6–306.1 of this subtitle, an applicant who otherwise q…
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§6–306.1. (a) The State Board may use a testing service to administer the examinations given under t…
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§6–307. (a) Subject to the limitations in this section, the State Board shall waive examination requ…
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§6–307.1. The State Board shall waive the experience and examination requirements for an applicant f…
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§6–308. (a) Subject to the limitations in this section, on the affirmative vote of at least a majori…
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§6–309. (a) If an applicant qualifies for a State license under this subtitle, the State Board shall…
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§6–310. (a) Unless a State license is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, the Sta…
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§6–311. (a) The State Board shall place a State licensee on uninsured status and issue an uninsured …
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§6–312. (a) The State Board shall reinstate the State license of an individual who is not on uninsur…
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§6–313. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county or local government…
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§6–314. Within 10 days after the change, each State licensee shall give the State Board written noti…
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§6–315. The State Board may investigate or act in a disciplinary proceeding against a licensee notwi…
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§6–316. (a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 6–317 of this subtitle, the State Board may d…
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§6–317. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Sta…
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§6–318. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the State Board in a contested case, as defined …
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§6–319. (a) The State Board may not suspend a State license for more than 1 year. (b) The State Boar…
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§6–320. Within 30 days after taking action, the State Board shall give each local board or building …
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§6–321. (a) (1) When a county or municipal corporation that requires a local license initiates a dis…
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§6–401. (a) Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, an individual who holds a State master elec…
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§6–402. (a) Subject to the limitations in this section and § 6–314 of this title, a master electrici…
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§6–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Reciprocal li…
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§6–502. (a) Subject to the limitations in this title, the State Board may reciprocate with a local j…
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§6–503. (a) Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, an individual may qualify for a reciprocal …
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§6–504. (a) Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, an individual may qualify for a reciprocal …
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§6–505. (a) Before a reciprocal license or a reciprocal registration expires, the licensee or regist…
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§6–506. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an individual who holds a reciprocal license …
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§6–601. (a) This section applies only to a local jurisdiction that has applied for and received auth…
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§6–602. (a) Subject to the limitations in this section, a local jurisdiction shall waive its examina…
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§6–603. (a) An electrician may obtain an electrical permit or any other similar permit from a local …
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§6–604. (a) This section does not apply to a State licensee on uninsured status. (b) A licensed mast…
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§6–605. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not employ an individual to pro…
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§6–606. (a) A master electrician shall display the master electrician’s license and the license numb…
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§6–607. Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not: (1) provide, attempt to p…
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§6–608. (a) In this section, “officer” includes a superintendent, a manager, or an agent of a busine…
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§6–701. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Electricians Act”.
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§6–702. Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation …
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§7–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the Sta…
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§7–102. The purposes of this title are to benefit and protect the public and to promote the public w…
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§7–201. There is a State Board of Foresters in the Department.
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§7–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of 7 members. (2) Of the 7 members of the Board: (i) 5 shall be l…
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§7–203. (a) From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and …
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§7–204. (a) A majority of the authorized membership of the Board is a quorum. (b) (1) The Board shal…
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§7–205. (a) Subject to the State budget, the Board may employ an investigative staff to investigate …
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§7–206. (a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt: (1) any bylaw for th…
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§7–207. The Board shall pay all money collected under this title into the General Fund of the State.
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§7–208. The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secret…
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§7–301. Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board bef…
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§7–302. An individual who meets the educational requirements but does not meet the experience requir…
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§7–303. An individual who is licensed to practice forestry in another state or country may practice …
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§7–304. (a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements…
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§7–305. (a) An applicant for a license shall: (1) submit to the Board an application on the form tha…
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§7–306. (a) If an applicant qualifies for a license under this subtitle, the Board shall mail or ele…
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§7–307. While a license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to practice forestry.
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§7–308. (a) Unless a license is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, the license e…
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§7–309. (a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 7-311 of this subtitle, the Board, on the aff…
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§7–310. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall commence proceedings under § …
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§7–311. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the…
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§7–312. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § 1…
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§7–313. (a) Subject to any regulation that the Board adopts, the Board may reinstate a license that …
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§7–401. (a) Each licensed forester shall obtain a seal for use as required under § 7-402 of this sub…
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§7–402. Before a licensed forester issues to any person any plan, map, specification, or report, the…
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§7–501. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, …
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§7–502. Unless authorized under this title to practice forestry, a person may not represent to the p…
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§7–503. An individual may not use or attempt to use the license of another.
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§7–504. (a) Unless a document is prepared by or under the responsible charge of a licensed forester,…
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§7–505. A person may not give false information to the Board in an attempt to obtain a license.
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§7–506. (a) A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conv…
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§7–601. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Foresters Act”.
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§7–602. Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation …
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§8–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the Sta…
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§8–102. This title does not apply to: (1) a person who does not use the title “certified interior de…
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§8–103. (a) A certified interior designer may render or offer to render interior design services des…
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§8–201. There is a State Board of Certified Interior Designers in the Department.
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§8–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of 7 members. (2) Of the 7 members of the Board: (i) 5 shall be c…
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§8–203. (a) From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chairman and a secretary. (b) T…
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§8–204. (a) A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum. (b) The Board shall det…
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§8–204.1. At least annually, the chairman of the Board, the chairman of the State Board of Architect…
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§8–205. To enforce this title, the Board may: (1) conduct investigations and hold hearings on any ma…
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§8–206. (a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt regulations to carry …
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§8–206.1. (a) In this section, “code official” means a public official responsible for the review of…
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§8–207. (a) (1) The Board may set reasonable fees for its services. (2) The fees charged shall be se…
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§8–208. The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secret…
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§8–301. Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be certified by the Board be…
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§8–302. (a) To qualify for a certificate, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirem…
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§8–303. An applicant for a certificate shall: (1) submit an application to the Board on the form tha…
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§8–304. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive any examination requireme…
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§8–305. On payment of the certificate fee set by the Board, the Board shall issue a certificate to e…
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§8–306. While a certificate is in effect, it authorizes the certificate holder to use the title “cer…
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§8–307. (a) Unless a certificate is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, a certifi…
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§8–308. (a) (1) To qualify for renewal of a certificate under this subtitle, a certificate holder sh…
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§8–309. The Board shall reinstate the certificate of an interior designer who has failed to renew th…
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§8–310. (a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 8-312 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a …
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§8–311. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall bring proceedings under § 8-3…
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§8–312. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the…
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§8–313. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § 1…
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§8–401. A certified interior designer shall state in each of the designer’s interior design document…
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§8–402. A certified interior designer shall disclose to a client or a prospective client the way tha…
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§8–403. (a) Before a certified interior designer issues to a client or submits to a public authority…
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§8–404. (a) Each certified interior designer shall obtain a seal for use as required under § 8-403 o…
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§8–501. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not use the title “certified interi…
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§8–502. (a) A person who violates § 8-501 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on convict…
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§8–601. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Certified Interior Designers Act”.
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§8–602. Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation …
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§9.5–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Certificate of Com…
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§9.5–102. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not: (1) operate a crane in the S…
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§9.5–103. (a) A crane operator who holds a Certificate of Competence shall: (1) carry the Certificat…
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§9.5–104. (a) In addition to the powers conferred under this title, the Commissioner may use all pow…
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§9.5–105. A person who violates this title or regulations adopted under this title is guilty of a mi…
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§9.5–106. The Commissioner shall adopt regulations to implement, administer, and enforce this title.
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§9.5–107. This title shall be known as the “Maryland Safe Crane Operators Act”.
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§9–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the Sta…
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§9–102. The purposes of this title are to safeguard public welfare, health, and property and to prom…
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§9–103. This title does not limit the right of a nurseryman, general contractor, or landscape contra…
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§9–201. There is a State Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects in the Department.
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§9–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of 5 members. (2) Of the 5 members of the Board: (i) 3 shall be l…
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§9–203. (a) From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chairman and a secretary. (b) T…
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§9–204. (a) A majority of the authorized membership of the Board is a quorum. (b) The Board shall me…
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§9–204.1. At least annually, the chairman of the Board, the chairman of the State Board of Architect…
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§9–205. (a) To enforce this title, the Board may: (1) conduct investigations and hold hearings on an…
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§9–206. (a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt: (1) any regulation t…
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§9–206.1. (a) In this section, “code official” means a public official responsible for the review of…
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§9–207. (a) The Board may set reasonable fees for its services. (b) The fees charged shall be set so…
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§9–207.1. Any person aggrieved by any final action of the Board may take an appeal as allowed in §§ …
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§9–208. The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secret…
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§9–301. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board…
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§9–302. (a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements…
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§9–303. (a) Before an applicant takes the examination given by the Board, the applicant shall qualif…
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§9–304. An applicant for a license shall: (1) submit to the Board an application on the form that th…
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§9–305. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 9-305.1 of this subtitle, an applicant who otherwise q…
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§9–305.1. (a) The Board may use a testing service to administer the examinations given under this ti…
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§9–306. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive any requirement of this s…
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§9–307. (a) If an applicant qualifies for a license under this subtitle, the Board shall send the ap…
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§9–308. (a) While a license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to practice landscape architect…
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§9–309. (a) Unless a license is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, the license e…
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§9–310. (a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 9–312 of this subtitle, the Board, on the aff…
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§9–311. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall commence proceedings under § …
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§9–313. (a) Subject to any regulation that the Board adopts, the Board may reinstate a license that …
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§9–314. (a) The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who, for any reason, has failed t…
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§9–403. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a corporation, partnership, or lim…
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§9–405. (a) An applicant for a permit shall: (1) submit to the Board an application on the form that…
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§9–406. The Board shall issue a permit to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle…
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§9–407. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and while a permit is in effect, it authorizes…
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§9–408. (a) Unless a permit is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, the permit exp…
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§9–409. Within 1 month after the effective date of the change or occurrence, a permit holder shall n…
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§9–410. (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 9–411 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirma…
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§9–411. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before the Boa…
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§9–412. (a) (1) For the limited purpose set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a permit shal…
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§9–413. A corporation, partnership, or limited liability company whose permit has been suspended or …
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§9–414. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may reinstate: (1) a permit that ha…
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§9–415. The Board may reinstate the permit of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability compa…
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§9–416. After the Board reinstates a permit, the permit holder shall continue to comply with all app…
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§9–501. Before a licensed landscape architect issues to a client or submits to a public authority an…
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§9–601. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, …
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§9–602. Except for a licensed landscape architect who operates a business as a sole practitioner, a …
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§9–603. Unless authorized under this title to practice landscape architecture, a person may not repr…
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§9–604. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and unless a person holds a permit issued by t…
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§9–604.1. A person may not give false information to the Board in an attempt to obtain a license.
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§9–605. (a) A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conv…
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§9–701. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Landscape Architects Act”.
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§9–702. Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation …
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§10.5–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Land professi…
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§10.5–102. A person may not operate as a land professional in the State unless the person registers …
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§10.5–103. (a) A person shall register as a land professional by submitting to the Department: (1) a…
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§10.5–104. Before obtaining any mineral rights in oil or gas from a property owner, a land professio…
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§10.5–105. The Department shall adopt regulations that: (1) establish a registration form for the in…
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§10.5–106. The Department shall develop a means for providing public access to relevant information …
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§10.5–107. (a) A person that violates any provision of this title or any regulation adopted under th…
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§10–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Admission to the Ba…
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§10–102. This title does not limit the right of: (1) an individual to appear on the individual’s own…
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§10–103. (a) Subject to this title, the Supreme Court of Maryland shall adopt rules that govern the …
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§10–201. There is a State Board of Law Examiners.
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§10–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of 7 members. (2) Each member shall be a lawyer. (3) The Supreme…
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§10–203. The Board shall pay all money collected under this title into the General Fund of the State…
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§10–206. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, before an individual may practice law in the State…
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§10–207. (a) To qualify for admission to the Bar, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the …
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§10–208. (a) An applicant for admission to the Bar shall submit to the Board a petition to the Supre…
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§10–209. (a) (1) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for admission to the Bar is entitled to be exa…
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§10–210. (a) An applicant who is a member of the bar of another state may become a member of the Bar…
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§10–211. If an applicant meets the requirements of this Part II of this subtitle, the Supreme Court …
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§10–212. On admission to the Bar, a lawyer shall take the following oath or affirmation in open cour…
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§10–213. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and while an admission to the Bar is in effec…
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§10–214. The Supreme Court of Maryland may revoke an order of admission to the Bar that is obtained …
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§10–215. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, on a motion filed as required by ru…
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§10–218. Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation…
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§10–301. (a) In this Part I of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1…
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§10–302. (a) Unless a lawyer or the firm of the lawyer maintains an attorney trust account in accord…
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§10–303. (a) Subject to this section a lawyer shall deposit trust money in an attorney trust account…
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§10–304. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a lawyer expeditiously shall depo…
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§10–305. Except for trust money that a lawyer is required to deposit in an attorney trust account th…
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§10–306. A lawyer may not use trust money for any purpose other than the purpose for which the trust…
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§10–307. A lawyer who willfully violates any provision of this Part I of this subtitle, except for t…
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§10–310. In this Part II of this subtitle, “Fund” means the Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Mar…
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§10–311. (a) The Supreme Court of Maryland may adopt rules that: (1) establish a Client Protection F…
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§10–312. (a) The trustees appointed under § 10-311 of this subtitle shall: (1) receive contributions…
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§10–313. (a) By August 31 of each year, the Fund shall provide a list of lawyers who have paid an an…
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§10–401. The Attorney General may investigate, as provided in this subtitle, a complaint of an unaut…
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§10–402. (a) (1) Each investigation conducted under this subtitle is confidential. (2) Except as oth…
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§10–403. Whenever the Attorney General conducts an investigation under this subtitle, the Attorney G…
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§10–404. (a) In an investigation under this subtitle, the Attorney General, a deputy attorney genera…
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§10–405. In an investigation under this subtitle, an officer of the State or of a political subdivis…
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§10–406. (a) The Attorney General or Bar Counsel appointed under Maryland Rule 16-712 may sue to enj…
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§10–407. The remedies and procedures set forth in this subtitle are in addition to and not in substi…
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§10–501. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an attorney at law has a lien on: (1) a caus…
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§10–502. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Lawyer counse…
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§10–601. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or…
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§10–602. Unless authorized by law to practice law in the State, a person may not represent to the pu…
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§10–603. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a lawyer while employed as a part–time magistrate f…
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§10–604. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Law enforceme…
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§10–605. A sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, police officer, or other law enforcement official may…
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§10–605.1. (a) This section applies only to the following forms of communication: (1) an audio recor…
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§10–605.2. (a) (1) This section applies only to a communication: (i) in a form described under subse…
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§10–606. (a) (1) A corporation, partnership, or any other association that violates § 10–601 or § 10…
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§10–701. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Lawyers Act”.
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§11–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Association” means …
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§11–201. There is a State Board of Pilots in the Department.
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§11–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of 9 members. (2) Of the 9 members of the Board: (i) 1 shall be …
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§11–203. From among the members of the Board, the Governor shall appoint a chairperson.
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§11–204. (a) A majority of the authorized membership of the Board is a quorum. (b) The Board shall d…
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§11–205. (a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt regulations and pass…
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§11–206. (a) The Board shall receive all fees and other charges collectible under §§ 11–406 and 11–4…
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§11–207. The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secre…
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§11–208. (a) There is an incident committee within the Board. (b) The chairperson of the Board shall…
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§11–301. An individual shall be appointed by the Board before the individual may serve as a pilot-in…
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§11–302. The Board shall keep a list of all applicants who qualify to be pilots-in-training.
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§11–303. To be included on the list of applicants who qualify to be pilots-in-training, an applicant…
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§11–304. An applicant for appointment as a pilot-in-training shall: (1) submit to the Board an appli…
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§11–305. (a) The Board shall place the name of each applicant who meets the requirements of this sub…
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§11–306. Appointment as a pilot-in-training authorizes the individual to engage in training, under t…
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§11–401. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the B…
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§11–402. Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, the Board may issue: (1) a license; (2) a 40–fo…
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§11–403. (a) To qualify for a limited license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the req…
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§11–404. (a) To qualify for an unlimited license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the …
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§11–405. To apply for a license, an applicant shall submit to the Board an application on the form t…
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§11–406. (a) If an applicant qualifies for a license under this subtitle, the Board shall send the a…
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§11–406.1. (a) An individual who holds an unlimited docking master license as of September 30, 2004,…
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§11–407. (a) While an unlimited license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide pilotage…
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§11–408. (a) A license shall be effective for 2 years from the date it is issued. (b) (1) At least 1…
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§11–409. (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 11-410 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a li…
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§11–410. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Bo…
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§11–411. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § …
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§11–501. (a) Each American vessel engaged in foreign trade and each foreign vessel shall employ a li…
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§11–502. (a) The Public Service Commission shall establish pilotage fees in accordance with § 4–303 …
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§11–503. Pilotage fees due shall be paid to the Association as collection agent for its members.
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§11–504. (a) A pilot is eligible for payments as an inactive pilot under § 11-505 of this subtitle i…
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§11–505. (a) Each month, the Association shall distribute the pilotage fees that the Association col…
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§11–506. (a) The Board of Supervisors of the Association shall maintain a Maintenance and Replacemen…
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§11–507. If an individual who is not a licensed pilot assists a vessel in distress and then turns th…
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§11–508. (a) The Association shall submit to the Board: (1) an annual financial audit of payments to…
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§11–601. (a) For purposes of subsection (b) of this section, the Department of the Environment shall…
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§11–602. (a) If a licensed pilot is detained for any reason on a vessel that has employed the pilot …
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§11–603. (a) A licensed pilot may not engage in conduct that constitutes a conflict of interest. (b)…
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§11–701. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not provide, attempt to provide, o…
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§11–702. Unless authorized under this title to provide pilotage, a person may not represent to the p…
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§11–703. After receiving notice, a licensed pilot may not refuse to aid a vessel that is in distress…
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§11–704. Unless a person is a licensed pilot, the person may not use a boat as a pilot boat.
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§11–705. The master of a vessel may not fail to employ a pilot as required under § 11-501 of this ti…
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§11–706. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who violates any provisi…
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§11–801. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Pilots Act”.
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§11–802. Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation…
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§12–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Apprentice natural …
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§12–102. The purposes of this title are to: (1) protect the integrity of the potable water supply; (…
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§12–103. (a) Except as expressly provided in §§ 12–305, 12–307, and 12–503(b) of this title, this ti…
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§12–104. This title does not limit the right of an individual to practice well drilling if the indiv…
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§12–201. There is a State Board of Plumbing in the Department.
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§12–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of 9 members. (2) Of the 9 members of the Board: (i) 7 shall be …
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§12–203. (a) From among the members of the Board and with the advice of the Secretary, the Governor …
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§12–204. (a) A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum. (b) The Board shall de…
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§12–205. (a) The Board may adopt regulations to amend the State Plumbing Code. (b) (1) The Board may…
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§12–206. (a) A county shall: (1) enforce the State Plumbing Code; or (2) adopt and enforce a local p…
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§12–207. (a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt regulations to carry…
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§12–208. (a) The Board may conduct investigations into and, subject to the State budget, may employ …
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§12–209. (a) (1) The Board may set by regulation reasonable fees for its services. (2) The fees char…
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§12–210. The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secre…
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§12–301. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the …
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§12–302. (a) In this section, “licensed master plumber” means an individual who holds: (1) a master …
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§12–303. An applicant for a license shall: (1) submit to the Board an application on the form that t…
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§12–304. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 12-304.1 of this subtitle, an applicant who otherwise…
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§12–304.1. (a) The Board may use a testing service to administer an examination given under this sub…
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§12–305. (a) Subject to the limitations in this section, the Board may waive any of the qualificatio…
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§12–305.1. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive the examination requir…
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§12–305.2. (a) (1) In this section, “BRAC” means the Base Realignment and Closure process as announc…
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§12–306. (a) If an applicant qualifies for a journey plumber license, a master plumber license, a li…
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§12–307. (a) While a master plumber license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide plum…
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§12–308. (a) Subject to § 12–308.1 of this subtitle, unless a license is renewed for a 2–year term a…
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§12–308.1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, for an apprentice plumber or ap…
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§12–309. (a) The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who has failed to renew the lice…
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§12–310. (a) Subject to the limitations in this section, the Board may issue a limited license to pr…
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§12–311. (a) (1) Each master plumber shall display: (i) the master plumber license and the license n…
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§12–312. (a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 12-313 of this subtitle, the Board may deny …
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§12–313. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Bo…
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§12–314. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § …
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§12–401. (a) A person may engage in the business of providing plumbing services if: (1) the person i…
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§12–402. (a) A master plumber, holder of a limited master plumber license, or other person who engag…
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§12–403. (a) (1) Before a master plumber or holder of a limited master plumber license may provide p…
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§12–501. (a) A master plumber or holder of a limited master plumber license may not contract to prov…
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§12–502. (a) Regardless of whether plumbing services are provided for compensation, a person who pro…
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§12–503. (a) Each individual whom the State, a county, or a local government appoints or employs as …
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§12–504. Each plumbing advertisement in the name of a person who engages in the business of providin…
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§12–601. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not provide, attempt to provid…
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§12–602. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a master plumber, holder of a limited maste…
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§12–603. Except as otherwise provided in this title, regardless of whether a person is engaged in th…
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§12–604. Unless authorized under this title to provide plumbing services, a person may not represent…
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§12–605. (a) (1) A person may not install a plumbing fixture or other device that does not meet the …
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§12–605.1. (a) In the installation or repair of plumbing intended to dispense water for human consum…
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§12–605.2. (a) A person engaged in the business of selling plumbing supplies in the State may not se…
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§12–606. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who builds or remodels a…
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§12–607. (a) (1) In this subsection, “officer” includes a superintendent, manager, and agent of a co…
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§12–701. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Plumbing Act”.
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§12–702. Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation…
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§13–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Central Repository”…
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§13–102. This title does not apply: (1) to an officer or employee of any unit of the United States, …
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§13–201. Subject to the provisions of this title, the Secretary is responsible for the licensing of …
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§13–202. (a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Secretary may: (1) adopt regulations…
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§13–203. The Secretary and all members of the Department of State Police: (1) shall treat as confide…
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§13–204. On the request of the Secretary, the Police Commissioner of Baltimore City shall assist and…
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§13–205. The Secretary shall pay all money collected under this title into the General Fund of the S…
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§13–206. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Secretary in a contested case, as defined i…
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§13–301. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person shall be licensed by the Secretary…
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§13–302. (a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall meet the requirements of this section. (b)…
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§13–303. (a) In this section, “organized police agency” means: (1) a police department of the State …
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§13–304. (a) (1) An applicant for a license shall: (i) submit to the Secretary an application in the…
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§13–305. The Secretary may not issue a license to an applicant whose trade or fictitious name or tra…
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§13–306. (a) (1) The Secretary shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of…
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§13–307. While a license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to: (1) conduct a business that pr…
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§13–308. (a) By regulation, the Secretary shall stagger the terms of the licenses. (b) Unless a lice…
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§13–309. (a) As a condition for license renewal, a licensee shall submit to the Secretary with the r…
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§13–310. (a) Each licensee shall maintain an office in the State. (b) Each licensee shall keep in an…
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§13–311. (a) (1) Within 5 days after the change, a licensee shall submit to the Secretary written no…
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§13–312. (a) Each licensee shall display at all times: (1) the agency license certificate in a consp…
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§13–313. (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13-315 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny …
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§13–314. (a) Subject to this section, the Secretary shall commence proceedings under § 13-313 of thi…
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§13–315. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Se…
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§13–316. (a) Within 5 days after the Secretary suspends or revokes the license of a person, the pers…
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§13–401. (a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, an individual shall be certifi…
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§13–402. An individual qualifies for certification as a private detective if the individual: (1) hol…
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§13–403. To qualify for certification as a private detective, an employee of or applicant for employ…
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§13–404. The Secretary shall certify as a private detective each individual who meets the requiremen…
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§13–404.1. (a) By regulation, the Secretary shall stagger the terms of the certifications under this…
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§13–405. While certification of an individual as a private detective is in effect, the certification…
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§13–406. (a) The Secretary shall issue to each individual who is certified as a private detective un…
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§13–407. (a) At any time that a certified private detective provides a private detective service, th…
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§13–408. A certified private detective may wear or carry a badge only if: (1) the Secretary authoriz…
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§13–409. Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13-411 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny cert…
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§13–410. (a) Subject to this section, the Secretary shall commence proceedings under § 13-409 of thi…
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§13–411. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Se…
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§13–412. Within 5 days after the Secretary suspends or revokes the certification of an individual as…
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§13–601. A private detective agency is responsible for the acts of each of its employees while the e…
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§13–602. (a) The offices of each private detective agency shall be supervised by an individual who: …
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§13–604. (a) A private detective agency that employs 5 or more individuals as private detectives sha…
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§13–605. (a) A nonresident applicant for a license shall submit to the Secretary of State a consent,…
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§13–606. (a) A private detective agency may not divulge information obtained while providing service…
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§13–607. (a) In this section, “agency equipment” means a badge, clothing, or other equipment that: (…
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§13–608. If a certified private detective loses a certification card, the private detective immediat…
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§13–701. (a) A person may not engage in, attempt to engage in, offer to engage in, or solicit to eng…
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§13–702. (a) Unless authorized under this title to engage in business for the purpose of providing p…
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§13–703. (a) Except as authorized under this title, a private detective agency may not provide any p…
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§13–704. (a) (1) A licensee may not display or allow to be displayed the agency license certificate …
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§13–705. A person may not willfully make a false statement on any application form, annual statement…
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§13–706. An individual whom a licensee employs as a private detective may not willfully make a false…
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§13–707. (a) A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on con…
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§14–102. The purposes of this title are to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the p…
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§14–204.1. At least annually, the chairman of the Board, the chairman of the State Board of Architec…
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§14–205. (a) With the advice of the established engineering societies, the Board shall adopt, by reg…
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§14–206. (a) Subject to the State budget, the Board may employ an investigative staff to: (1) invest…
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§14–207. (a) On request of any person and payment of a verification fee set by the Board, the Board …
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§14–208. (a) (1) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt: (i) any bylaw f…
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§14–208.1. (a) In this section, “code official” means a public official responsible for the review o…
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§14–209. (a) (1) The Board may set reasonable fees for its services. (2) The fees charged shall be s…
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§14–210. Any person aggrieved by any final action of the Board may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 1…
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§14–211. The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secre…
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§14–301. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Boar…
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§14–302. (a) An officer or employee of a corporation may practice engineering without a license if: …
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§14–304. (a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirement…
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§14–305. (a) In addition to the other qualifications for a license set forth in this subtitle, an ap…
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§14–306. (a) An applicant for a license shall: (1) submit to the Board: (i) an application on the fo…
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§14–307. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in § 14-307.1 of this subtitle, an applicant who other…
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§14–307.1. (a) The Board may use a testing service to administer the examinations required under thi…
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§14–308. (a) If an applicant fails an examination given under this subtitle, the Board or its design…
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§14–309. (a) Subject to this section, if an applicant fails an examination given under this subtitle…
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§14–310. (a) An individual may apply to the Board or the Board’s designee to take the Fundamentals o…
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§14–311. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may issue a license by reciprocity…
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§14–312. (a) If an applicant qualifies for a license under this subtitle, the Board shall send the a…
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§14–313. While a license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to practice engineering.
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§14–314. (a) Unless a license is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, the license …
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§14–315. (a) The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who, for any reason, has failed …
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§14–316. (a) The Board may issue a retired status license to an individual who: (1) is currently lic…
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§14–317. (a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 14–319 of this subtitle, the Board, on the a…
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§14–318. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall commence proceedings under §…
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§14–319. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before th…
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§14–320. (a) Subject to any regulation that the Board adopts, it may reinstate a license that has be…
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§14–401. (a) (1) Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, a professional engineer may practice en…
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§14–402. (a) Beginning on October 1, 2015, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a c…
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§14–403. (a) To qualify for a permit, a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company shall…
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§14–404. (a) An applicant for a permit shall: (1) submit to the Board an application on the form tha…
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§14–405. The Board shall issue a permit to each applicant that meets the requirements of this subtit…
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§14–406. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and while a permit is in effect, the permit a…
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§14–407. (a) Unless a permit is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, the permit ex…
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§14–408. Within 60 days after the effective date of the change or occurrence, a permit holder shall …
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§14–409. (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 14–410 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affir…
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§14–410. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before the Bo…
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§14–411. (a) (1) For the limited purpose set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a permit sha…
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§14–412. A corporation, partnership, or limited liability company whose permit has been suspended or…
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§14–413. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may reinstate: (1) a permit that h…
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§14–414. The Board may reinstate the permit of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability comp…
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§14–415. After the Board reinstates a permit, the permit holder shall continue to comply with all ap…
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§14–501. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice,…
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§14–501.1. Except for a professional engineer who operates a business as a sole practitioner, a pers…
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§14–502.1. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and unless a person holds a permit issued b…
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§14–503. A person may not: (1) use or attempt to use the license of another individual; or (2) imper…
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§14–504. (a) Other than a professional engineer who obtains a seal as authorized under this title, a…
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§14–505. A person may not give false information to the Board in an attempt to obtain a license.
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§14–506. (a) Except as otherwise provided under this section, an individual whose license has been s…
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§14–507. An individual who is authorized to practice engineering may not practice or offer to practi…
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§14–508. (a) A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on con…
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§14–601. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Professional Engineers Act”.
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§15–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the St…
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§15–102. (a) A professional land surveyor may render or offer to render land surveying services desc…
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§15–201. There is a State Board for Professional Land Surveyors in the Department.
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§15–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of 6 members. (2) Of the 6 members of the Board: (i) 3 shall be …
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§15–203. (a) From among the members of the Board, the Governor shall appoint a chairman. (b) From am…
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§15–204. (a) A majority of the authorized membership of the Board is a quorum. (b) The Board shall d…
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§15–204.1. At least annually, the chairman of the Board, the chairman of the State Board of Architec…
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§15–205. (a) The Board shall adopt a code of ethics for practicing land surveying. (b) The Board sha…
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§15–206. (a) The Board shall administer and enforce this title. (b) The Board may issue a subpoena f…
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§15–207. (a) On request of any person and payment of a verification fee set by the Board, the Board …
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§15–208. (a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt: (1) any bylaw for t…
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§15–208.1. (a) (1) The Board shall maintain a listing of the names and mailing addresses of all lice…
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§15–209. (a) (1) The Board may set reasonable fees for its services. (2) The fees charged shall be s…
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§15–210. Any person aggrieved by any final action of the Board may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 1…
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§15–302. (a) On and after July 1, 1990, the Board may not issue a license to practice property line …
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§15–303. (a) (1) Subject to this section, the following individuals may practice land surveying with…
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§15–304. (a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirement…
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§15–305. (a) In addition to the other qualifications for a license to practice land surveying, an ap…
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§15–306. (a) An applicant for a license shall: (1) submit to the Board: (i) an application on the fo…
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§15–307. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 15–307.1 of this subtitle, an applicant who otherwise…
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§15–307.1. (a) The Board may use a testing service to administer the examinations given under this t…
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§15–308. (a) If an applicant fails an examination given under this subtitle, the Board or its design…
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§15–309. (a) Subject to this section, if an applicant fails an examination given under this subtitle…
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§15–311. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive any examination requirem…
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§15–312. (a) If an applicant qualifies for a license under this subtitle, the Board shall send the a…
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§15–313. (a) While a license to practice land surveying is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to …
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§15–314. (a) Unless a license is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, the license …
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§15–315. (a) The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who, for any reason, has failed …
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§15–316. (a) The Board may issue a retired status license to an individual who: (1) is currently lic…
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§15–317. (a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 15–319 of this subtitle, the Board, on the a…
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§15–318. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall commence proceedings under §…
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§15–319. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before th…
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§15–320. (a) Subject to any regulation that the Board adopts, it may reinstate a license that has be…
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§15–401. (a) (1) Subject to the provisions of this section, a professional land surveyor may practic…
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§15–402. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a corporation, partnership, or li…
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§15–402.1. (a) To qualify for a permit, a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company sha…
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§15–403. (a) An applicant for a permit shall: (1) submit to the Board an application on the form tha…
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§15–404. The Board shall issue a permit to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitl…
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§15–405. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and while a permit is in effect, it: (1) auth…
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§15–406. (a) Unless a permit is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, the permit ex…
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§15–407. Within 1 month after the effective date of the change or occurrence, a permit holder shall …
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§15–408. (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 15–409 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affir…
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§15–409. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before the Bo…
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§15–410. (a) (1) For the limited purpose set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a permit sha…
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§15–411. A corporation, partnership, or limited liability company whose permit has been suspended or…
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§15–412. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may reinstate: (1) a permit that h…
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§15–413. The Board may reinstate the permit of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability comp…
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§15–414. After the Board reinstates a permit, the permit holder shall continue to comply with all ap…
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§15–501. (a) Each professional land surveyor and each licensed property line surveyor may obtain a s…
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§15–502. (a) Before a professional land surveyor or licensed property line surveyor issues to a clie…
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§15–601. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice,…
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§15–602. Except for a licensee who operates the business as a sole practitioner, a person may not op…
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§15–603. (a) Unless authorized under this title to practice land surveying without the supervision r…
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§15–604. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and unless a person holds a permit issued by …
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§15–605. A person may not: (1) use or attempt to use the license of another individual; or (2) imper…
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§15–606. Other than a professional land surveyor or licensed property line surveyor who obtains a se…
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§15–607. A person may not give false information to the Board in an attempt to obtain a license.
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§15–608. An individual whose license has been suspended or revoked under § 15-317 of this title may …
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§15–609. (a) An individual who is authorized to practice land surveying may not practice or offer to…
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§15–610. (a) A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on con…
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§15–701. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Professional Land Surveyors Act”.
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§16–201. There is a State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and …
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§16–202. (a) (1) The Commission consists of 15 members. (2) Of the 15 members of the Commission: (i)…
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§16–203. (a) (1) From among its members, the Commission annually shall elect a chairman and a vice c…
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§16–204. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a majority of the members then serving…
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§16–205. (a) (1) The Secretary shall appoint the executive director of the Commission from a list of…
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§16–206. The executive director shall: (1) keep a record of each act, communication, and proceeding …
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§16–207. (a) The Commission, in accordance with the State budget, may employ: (1) a general staff; a…
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§16–208. (a) To protect the interests of the public, the Commission shall promptly adopt, by regulat…
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§16–209. (a) (1) The Commission shall administer and enforce the provisions of this title. (2) In co…
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§16–210. (a) The Commission shall establish a Real Estate Appraisal Hearing Board. (b) (1) The Heari…
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§16–210.1. (a) The Commission shall establish a Home Inspector Hearing Board. (b) (1) The Hearing Bo…
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§16–210.2. (a) The Commission shall establish an appraisal management company hearing board. (b) (1)…
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§16–211. (a) The Commission shall refer to the appropriate hearing board for a hearing any matter fo…
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§16–212. (a) The Commission shall keep an indexed record of: (1) each application for licensure or c…
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§16–212.1. (a) A licensed or certified real estate appraiser shall file with the Commission or a des…
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§16–213. (a) The Commission shall issue at least annually a roster that shows: (1) the name of each …
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§16–214. On request, the Commission shall issue a document of good standing to a licensed real estat…
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§16–215. The Commission shall submit to the Secretary an annual report that includes: (1) a statemen…
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§16–216. In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Commission may: (1) sponsor research and…
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§16–217. (a) (1) Beginning on July 1, 2011, the Commission may set by regulation reasonable fees for…
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§16–218. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Commission in a contested case, as defined …
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§16–301. (a) After June 30, 1991, and except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shal…
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§16–302. (a) To qualify for a real estate appraisal license, an applicant shall be an individual who…
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§16–303. (a) An applicant for a license shall: (1) submit to the Commission an application on the fo…
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§16–304. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 16-304.1 of this subtitle, an applicant who otherwise…
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§16–304.1. (a) The Commission may use a testing service to administer the examinations given under t…
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§16–306. (a) On receipt of a complete national and State criminal record report from the Central Rep…
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§16–307. While a license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide real estate appraisal s…
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§16–308. (a) Unless a license is renewed for a 3-year term as provided in this section, the license …
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§16–309. To qualify for renewal of a license under this subtitle, a licensee shall provide to the Co…
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§16–310. (a) The Commission shall reinstate the license of a real estate appraiser who has failed to…
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§16–311. (a) The Commission shall: (1) transmit to the Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financi…
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§16–312. (a) A licensed real estate appraiser shall: (1) maintain a principal place of business; and…
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§16–313. A licensed real estate appraiser may provide real estate appraisal services through a profe…
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§16–401. (a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, a licensed real estate app…
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§16–402. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Independent a…
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§16–501. (a) After June 30, 1991, and except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shal…
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§16–502. An individual may be certified by the Commission as a certified real estate appraiser for r…
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§16–503. (a) To qualify for a certificate for residential or general real estate appraisal, an appli…
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§16–504. An applicant shall specify whether the applicant is a holder of a certificate for residenti…
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§16–505. (a) An applicant for a certificate shall: (1) submit to the Commission an application on th…
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§16–509. The certified residential and certified general real estate appraiser classifications shall…
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§16–510. (a) Unless a certificate is renewed for a 3-year term as provided in this section, the cert…
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§17–302. (a) An individual is not required to hold a license under this subtitle to: (1) sell, in a …
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§17–303. (a) To qualify for a real estate salesperson license, an applicant shall be an individual w…
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§17–304. (a) To qualify for an associate real estate broker license, an applicant shall be an indivi…
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§17–305. (a) To qualify for a real estate broker license, an applicant shall be an individual who me…
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§17–306. (a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provid…
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§17–307. (a) An applicant for a license: (1) shall submit to the Commission an application on the fo…
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§17–308. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Commission may waive any requirement of …
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§17–309. (a) On compliance by the applicant with the procedures under § 17-307 of this subtitle, the…
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§17–310. (a) While a real estate broker license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide …
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§17–311. (a) A licensed real estate salesperson may transfer affiliation from a licensed real estate…
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§17–312. (a) A licensed real estate salesperson may exchange a real estate salesperson license for a…
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§17–313. (a) A licensed real estate salesperson may obtain an additional real estate salesperson lic…
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§17–314. (a) Licenses issued under this title shall expire on a staggered basis. (b) (1) At least 60…
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§17–315. (a) (1) To qualify for renewal of a license under this subtitle, a licensee shall complete …
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§17–316. (a) (1) The Commission shall place the license of a real estate broker on inactive status i…
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§17–317. (a) (1) A licensed real estate broker shall display at all times: (i) the license certifica…
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§17–318. (a) To change the name of a licensee or a firm on a license certificate and pocket card, a …
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§17–319. (a) In this section, “disability” means a total and permanent disability that renders a bro…
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§17–319.1. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a licensed real estate broker is termin…
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§17–320. (a) (1) Subject to the provisions of this section, a licensed real estate broker may utiliz…
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§17–321. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, a licensed real estate broker may provide re…
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§17–322. (a) In this section, “handicap” and “familial status” each have the meanings indicated in t…
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§17–322.1. (a) For purposes of § 17-322(b) of this subtitle, it is not a material fact relating to p…
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§17–323. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Commission shall commence proceedings un…
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§17–324. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Co…
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§17–325. (a) With the approval of the Secretary, the Commission may establish 1 or more real estate …
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§17–326. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Commission may refer to a hearing bo…
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§17–327. (a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, the Commission may order s…
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§17–328. (a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, the Commission may order s…
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§17–329. (a) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Commission in a contested case, as defi…
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§17–330. (a) Whenever the Commission revokes or suspends the license of a licensee under § 17-322 of…
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§17–401. This subtitle does not limit the authority of the Commission to take: (1) any action agains…
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§17–402. (a) The Commission shall: (1) establish a Real Estate Guaranty Fund; and (2) maintain the G…
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§17–403. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, before the Commission issues a real es…
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§17–404. (a) (1) Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, a person may recover compensation from …
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§17–405. A real estate broker shall include in each sales contract that is provided by the real esta…
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§17–406. (a) Each claim against the Guaranty Fund shall be made in accordance with this section. (b)…
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§17–407. (a) The Commission shall act promptly on a claim made under this subtitle. (b) Upon receipt…
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§17–408. (a) The Commission shall give the claimant and the licensee or unlicensed employee alleged …
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§17–409. (a) If a claim against the Guaranty Fund alleges that the act or omission giving rise to th…
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§17–410. (a) The Commission shall order payment of a claim by the Guaranty Fund if, on the hearing, …
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§17–411. (a) After payment of a claim by the Guaranty Fund, a licensee who the Commission finds resp…
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§17–412. (a) If the Commission orders payment by the Guaranty Fund of a claim based on an act or omi…
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§17–501. (a) In this Part I of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “B…
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§17–502. (a) An associate real estate broker or a real estate salesperson who obtains trust money wh…
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§17–503. Except as authorized under § 17-505 of this subtitle, a real estate broker shall deposit al…
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§17–504. Unless the owner and beneficial owner give written instructions to the contrary, a real est…
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§17–505. (a) A real estate broker shall maintain trust money in an account authorized under this Par…
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§17–507. (a) Each real estate broker shall maintain all records of trust money in a secured area wit…
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§17–508. In addition to being subject to disciplinary action under §§ 17-322 and 17-328 of this titl…
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§17–511. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Business” mea…
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§17–512. (a) With the consent of a licensed real estate broker, one or more licensed real estate sal…
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§17–513. An individual licensed by this State may divide a fee that is earned on a real estate trans…
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§17–514. (a) A nonresident applicant for a license shall submit to the Commission an irrevocable con…
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§17–515. (a) If any of the following acts are performed by a nonresident real estate broker, nonresi…
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§17–516. A person may not bring an action or recover on an action for compensation for providing rea…
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§17–517. (a) Each licensed real estate broker who is a resident of the State shall maintain an offic…
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§17–518. (a) Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, a licensed real estate broker may maintain …
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§17–519. (a) In accordance with this section, a real estate broker shall display a sign at each offi…
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§17–520. (a) Within the time set by the Commission, a real estate broker shall submit to the Commiss…
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§17–521. (a) If a person tenders a check to the Commission in payment of a fee and the check is dish…
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§17–522. (a) After a public hearing, the Commission may declare an urban area a “real estate conserv…
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§17–523. (a) Each real estate contract submitted to a party by a real estate broker, an associate re…
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§17–524. (a) Each real estate contract submitted to a party by a real estate broker, an associate re…
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§17–524.1. (a) (1) In this section, “commercial real estate” means: (i) real property improved by fi…
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§17–525. (a) The purpose of this section is to prohibit steering and other discriminatory real estat…
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§17–526. (a) The purpose of this section is to prohibit certain discriminatory real estate practices…
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§17–527. In Baltimore City and Baltimore County, a real estate broker, associate real estate broker,…
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§17–527.1. (a) This section applies to a real estate broker who purchases errors and omissions insur…
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§17–527.2. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Advertise” …
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§17–527.3. (a) A licensed real estate salesperson, licensed real estate broker, or licensed associat…
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§17–527.4. (a) (1) In this section, “service provider” includes a mortgage lender, a mortgage broker…
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§17–528. (a) In this Part III of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) …
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§17–529. (a) This Part III of this subtitle applies only to: (1) the sale or lease of real property …
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§17–530. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a licensee who par…
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§17–530.1. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a licensed real estat…
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§17–530.2. (a) (1) A licensed real estate broker, licensed associate real estate broker, or licensed…
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§17–531. This Part III of this subtitle does not prohibit a licensee and a client from entering a br…
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§17–532. (a) A licensee shall comply with the provisions of this section when providing real estate …
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§17–534. (a) A brokerage relationship commences at the time that a client enters into a brokerage ag…
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§17–535. (a) A licensee may not be deemed to be an agent or subagent of or to have a brokerage relat…
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§17–536. (a) In this Part IV of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (…
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§17–537. (a) A nonresident real estate broker may engage in a transaction under this title with resp…
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§17–538. (a) Upon approval by the Commission, a nonresident real estate broker may engage in a trans…
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§17–539. All trust money paid on account of a transaction involving commercial real estate in this S…
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§17–540. By filing the written consent required under § 17-537(b)(6) of this subtitle, the nonreside…
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§17–543. In this Part V of this subtitle, “team” means two or more licensed associate real estate br…
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§17–544. (a) Each team shall designate a team leader who shall be: (1) a licensed associate real est…
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§17–545. (a) The team leader shall exercise reasonable and adequate supervision over the provision o…
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§17–546. (a) A real estate broker or a designee of the real estate broker may designate two members …
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§17–547. (a) The name of the team may not contain the terms “real estate”, “real estate brokerage”, …
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§17–548. Team members must conduct all real estate brokerage activities from the office or branch of…
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§17–601. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not provide, attempt to provid…
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§17–602. (a) Unless authorized under this title to provide real estate brokerage services, a person …
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§17–603. (a) A real estate broker may not allow an associate real estate broker, a real estate sales…
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§17–604. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a real estate broker, an associat…
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§17–605. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a real estate broke…
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§17–606. A real estate broker, an associate real estate broker, or a real estate salesperson may not…
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§17–607. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, in a real estate transa…
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§17–607.1. (a) In this section, “commercial real estate” has the meaning stated in § 17–524.1 of thi…
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§17–608. (a) (1) In this subsection, “handicap” and “familial status” each have the meanings indicat…
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§17–609. If one of the purposes of the solicitation or attempted solicitation is to change the racia…
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§17–610. A person may not submit to the Commission any notice, statement, or other document under Su…
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§17–611. A person may not violate a suspension order issued under § 17-522 of this title.
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§17–612. A corporation, partnership, or other association may not: (1) commit or cause any other per…
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§17–613. (a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section, a person who violates any …
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§17–614. A court shall report to the Commission for appropriate action under this title each convict…
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§17–701. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Real Estate Brokers Act”.
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§18–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Circumventional…
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§18–102. (a) This title does not apply to an officer or employee of any unit of the United States, o…
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§18–201. Subject to the provisions of this title, the Secretary is responsible for: (1) the licensin…
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§18–202. (a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Secretary may: (1) adopt regulations…
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§18–203. The Secretary and all members of the Department of State Police: (1) shall treat as confide…
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§18–204. Except for the cost of the Maryland and national criminal records check, the Secretary shal…
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§18–301. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not engage, or solicit to engage, …
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§18–302. (a) If the applicant for a license is a firm, the firm shall appoint a firm member as the r…
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§18–303. (a) An applicant for a license shall: (1) submit to the Secretary an application in the man…
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§18–304. (a) Except for a license issued under § 18-303(g) of this subtitle, before issuing a licens…
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§18–305. (a) The Secretary shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of thi…
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§18–306. (a) While a license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to engage in the business of p…
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§18–307. (a) By regulation, the Secretary shall stagger the terms of the licenses. (b) Unless a lice…
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§18–308. (a) (1) If the licensee is an individual, the licensee and each security systems technician…
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§18–309. Subject to the hearing provisions of § 18-310 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny a li…
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§18–310. (a) Before the Secretary takes any final action under § 18-309 of this subtitle, the Secret…
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§18–401. (a) In order to obtain a license, an applicant shall: (1) (i) execute a fidelity bond as pr…
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§18–501. A person may not engage, attempt to engage, offer to engage, or solicit to engage in a busi…
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§18–503. A person may not willfully make a false statement on any application form or other document…
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§18–601. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Security Systems Technicians Act”.
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§19–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Central Repository”…
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§19–201. Subject to the provisions of this title, the Secretary is responsible for the licensing of …
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§19–301. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person shall be licensed by the Secretary…
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§19–302. (a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall meet the requirements of this section. (b)…
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§19–303. (a) In this section, “organized police agency” means: (1) a police department of the State …
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§19–304. (a) (1) An applicant for a license shall: (i) submit to the Secretary an application in the…
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§19–305. The Secretary may not issue a license to an applicant whose trade or fictitious name or tra…
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§19–306. (a) (1) The Secretary shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of…
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§19–307. While a license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to: (1) conduct a business that pr…
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§19–308. (a) By regulation, the Secretary shall stagger the terms of the licenses. (b) Unless a lice…
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§19–309. (a) As a condition for license renewal, a licensee shall submit to the Secretary with the r…
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§19–310. (a) Each licensee shall maintain an office in the State. (b) Each licensee shall keep in an…
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§19–311. (a) (1) Within 5 days after the change, a licensee shall submit to the Secretary written no…
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§19–312. (a) Each licensed security guard agency shall display at all times: (1) the agency license …
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§19–313. (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 19-315 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny …
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§19–314. (a) Subject to this section, the Secretary shall commence proceedings under § 19-313 of thi…
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§19–315. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Se…
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§19–316. (a) Within 5 days after the Secretary suspends or revokes the license of a person, the pers…
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§19–401. (a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a licensed security guard agen…
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§19–402. (a) To qualify for certification as a security guard, an individual shall: (1) meet the sta…
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§19–403. (a) The Secretary shall certify as a security guard each individual whose application has b…
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§19–404. While certification of an individual as a security guard is in effect, the certification au…
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§19–404.1. (a) By regulation, the Secretary shall stagger the terms of the certifications. (b) Unles…
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§19–405. (a) The Secretary shall issue to each individual who is certified as a security guard under…
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§19–406. (a) At any time that a certified security guard provides a security guard service, the secu…
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§19–407. (a) Whenever a security guard is in uniform, the security guard may wear a badge that is: (…
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§19–408. (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 19–410 of this subtitle, the Secretary may deny …
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§19–409. (a) Subject to this section, the Secretary shall commence proceedings under § 19-408 of thi…
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§19–411. Within 5 days after the Secretary suspends or revokes the certification of an individual as…
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§19–412. (a) The Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission shall identify initial and contin…
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§19–413. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a security guard must hold a valid permit to…
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§19–414. (a) (1) In this section, “use of force” means: (i) any physical striking of an individual; …
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§19–501. A licensed security guard agency is responsible for the acts of each of its employees while…
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§19–502. (a) The offices of each security guard agency shall be supervised by an individual who: (1)…
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§19–504. (a) (1) A security guard agency or security guard employer that employs five or more indivi…
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§19–505. (a) A nonresident applicant for a license shall submit to the Secretary of State a consent,…
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§19–506. (a) A security guard agency may not divulge information obtained while providing services u…
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§19–507. (a) In this section, “agency equipment” means a badge, clothing, or other equipment that: (…
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§19–508. If a certified security guard loses a certification card, the security guard immediately sh…
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§19–604. (a) (1) A licensee may not display or allow to be displayed the agency license certificate …
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§19–605. A person may not willfully make a false statement on any application form, annual statement…
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§19–606. An individual whom a licensee employs as a security guard may not willfully make a false st…
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§20–301. A person shall be licensed by the Secretary as a private home detention monitoring agency b…
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§20–303. (a) (1) An applicant for a license shall submit to the Secretary: (i) an application on the…
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§20–310. (a) As a condition for license renewal, a licensee shall submit to the Secretary with the r…
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§20–311. (a) A licensee shall maintain an office in the State. (b) A licensee shall keep in an offic…
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§20–312. (a) Within 21 days after the change, a licensee shall submit to the Secretary written notic…
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§20–313. (a) Each licensee shall have on the premises at all times: (1) the agency license certifica…
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§21–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of eight members of which: (i) seven shall have at least 5 years…
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§21–203. (a) From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair and other officers as necessary. …
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§21–207. (a) The Board may set reasonable fees for the registration and renewal of registration of i…
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§21–208. (a) There is an Individual Tax Preparers Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to approximat…
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§21–303. An applicant for a registration shall: (1) submit to the Board an application on the form t…
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§21–304. (a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a registration is entitled to be examined as p…
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§21–305. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, an applicant who fails an examination given …
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§21–306. (a) If an applicant qualifies for a registration under this subtitle, the Board shall mail …
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§21–307. A registration authorizes, while the registration is in effect, the individual to provide i…
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§21–308. (a) Unless a registration is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, the reg…
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§21–309. (a) (1) The Board shall adopt regulations that create, in accordance with this section, con…
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§21–310. The Board shall adopt regulations for the reinstatement of the registration of an individua…
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§21–311. (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 21–312 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affir…
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§21–312. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before the Bo…
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§21–313. An individual aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in…
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§21–314. (a) (1) For the limited purpose set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the registra…
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§21–401. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not provide, attempt to p…
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§21–402. Unless authorized under this title to provide individual tax preparation services, an indiv…
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§21–403. (a) An individual tax preparer shall maintain for a length of time specified by the Board t…
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§21–404. (a) A violation of this title is an unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning o…
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§21–405. (a) (1) The Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty…
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§21–501. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Individual Tax Preparers Act”.
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§21–502. Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation…
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