(a) Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, an individual may qualify for a reciprocal license from the State Board if the individual:
(1) is registered with a local jurisdiction of the State to provide electrical services in the local jurisdiction;
(2) applies for a reciprocal license of the same class or type as the applicant's local registration that the State Board issues; and
(3) at the time of application, does not have:
(i) the same class or type of registration suspended or revoked by a local jurisdiction of the State; or
(ii) a record of outstanding violations of the regulations of a local jurisdiction of the State.
Waiver of qualifications
(b) The State Board shall waive any of the qualifications required for a license under this title for an individual who:
(1) is registered with a local jurisdiction of the State, to provide the same class or type of electrical services as those permitted by the license for which the applicant is seeking a waiver; and
(2) meets the waiver requirements of subsection (c) of this section.
Requirements for waiver
(c) The State Board shall grant a waiver under this section for an applicant who is registered with a local jurisdiction only if the applicant:
(1)(i) 1. qualified for the registration by passing an examination given in the local jurisdiction; and
2. has been registered for at least 1 year immediately before the date of application; or
(ii) 1. qualified for the registration other than by passing an examination in the local jurisdiction; and
2. has been registered for at least 2 years immediately before the date of application;
(2) submits a written statement from the local jurisdiction certifying:
(i) if the registration was earned on the basis of an examination, the date of registration; and
(ii) the registrant:
1. is in good standing with the local jurisdiction; and
2. has no record of outstanding violations of regulations of the local jurisdiction;
(3) pays any reciprocal license fee set by the State Board;
(4) if required, submits proof of general liability insurance to the State Board; and
(5) complies with any other licensing requirements of the State Board.
Credits
Added by Acts 1989, c. 3, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 254, § 1, eff. July 1, 2018; Acts 2021, c. 708, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021.
Formerly Art. 56A, § 2-503.
MD Code, Business Occupations & Professions, § 6-503, MD BUS OCCUP & PROF § 6-503
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
