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MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-4A-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 4A - Peer Review|Section 2-4A-06 - Disciplinary or Corrective Actions

    (a)    Upon the receipt of a report from a peer reviewer, the Board shall review the report to determine what disciplinary or corrective action is appropriate.    (b)    The Board may require a licensee or permit holder to:        (1)    undergo peer review more frequently than once every 3 years; and        (2)    complete additional continuing professional education courses.    (c)    Prior to taking any final action under subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall give the licensee or permit holder against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.    (d)    If the peer review report reveals evidence that the licensee or permit holder has engaged in conduct that is prohibited under § 2-315 or § 2-410 of this title, the Board may file formal charges against the licensee or permit holder.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 2-501 - Registration of Offices

    (a)    (1)    The Board may adopt regulations to:            (i)    require that each office maintained in the State for the practice of accounting by an individual accountant or partnership or corporate permit holder be registered every 2 years with the Board by the individual, partnership, or corporation; and            (ii)    set the procedure to carry out the registration.        (2)    The Board may not charge a fee for any registration required under this section.    (b)    If a licensee or a permit holder fails to register any office as required by a regulation adopted under subsection (a) of this section, the license or permit shall:        (1)    be suspended automatically; and        (2)    remain suspended until the licensee or permit holder complies with the registration requirements adopted under this section.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 2-502 - Ownership of Documents

    (a)    In this section, “accountant’s document”:        (1)    means any of the following documents, if the document is prepared by an accountant in the course of professional service provided to a client:            (i)    a memorandum;            (ii)    a record;            (iii)    a schedule;            (iv)    a statement; or            (v)    a working paper; and        (2)    does not include any document provided by the client to the accountant.    (b)    Unless the client to whom an accountant’s document relates and the accountant expressly agree to the contrary, the accountant’s document is:        (1)    the property of the accountant who prepared it; or        (2)    if the accountant is a partner or employee of an accounting firm, the property of the firm.    (c)    Unless the client or a personal representative or assignee of the client consents, an accountant who holds an accountant’s document that relates to a client may not give, sell, or otherwise transfer the accountant’s document to anyone other than a partner of the accountant.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 2-601 - Practicing Without License

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice certified public accountancy in the State unless licensed by the Board or qualified for a practice privilege under § 2–321 of this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 2-602 - Providing Services Without Permit

    Except for a licensed certified public accountant or an individual practicing under a practice privilege under § 2–321 of this title who operates a business as a sole practitioner, a person may not operate a business through which certified public accountancy is practiced, unless:        (1)    the business is a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation; and        (2)    except as otherwise provided under § 2–401 of this title, the partnership, limited liability company, or corporation holds a permit issued by the Board.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 2-603 - Misrepresentation as Authorized Practitioner

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section and unless authorized under this title to practice certified public accountancy, a person may not represent to the public, by use of a title, including “licensed certified public accountant”, “certified public accountant”, “public accountant”, or “auditor”, by use of the abbreviation “CPA”, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice certified public accountancy in the State.    (b)    Subsection (a) of this section does not prohibit:        (1)    the description of a principal, officer, or employee of an organization by the position, title, or office that the individual holds in the organization; or        (2)    a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation that holds a permit or is exempt from the permit requirement under § 2–401 of this title from using, in connection with the name of the partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, any of the terms or the abbreviation to which subsection (a) of this section refers.    (c)    (1)    The display, distribution, or other use by a person of the person’s name, in conjunction with any of the following list of titles or abbreviations in a card, sign, advertisement, directory listing, or other instrument or device, is, in any proceeding under this title, prima facie evidence that the person represents to the public that the person is authorized to practice certified public accountancy:            (i)    “licensed certified public accountant”;            (ii)    “certified public accountant”;            (iii)    “public accountant”;            (iv)    “auditor”; or            (v)    an abbreviation of any of these titles.        (2)    In a proceeding under this title, evidence of a single representation described in paragraph (1) of this subsection is, without evidence of a general course of conduct, adequate to justify a finding that a person has represented to the public that the person is authorized to practice certified public accountancy in the State.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 2-604 - Misrepresentation That Business May Provide Services

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section and unless a person holds a permit issued by the Board or is otherwise authorized under this title to practice certified public accountancy, the person may not represent to the public, by use of a title, including “licensed certified public accountants”, “certified public accountants”, “public accountants”, or “auditors”, by use of the abbreviation “CPA”, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person holds a permit or otherwise is authorized to operate a business through which certified public accountancy is practiced in the State.    (b)    Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to a licensed certified public accountant or an individual practicing under a practice privilege under § 2–321 of this title who operates the business as a sole practitioner.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 2-605 - Penalties

    (a)    A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.    (b)    (1)    The Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this subtitle a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.        (2)    In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider:            (i)    the seriousness of the violation;            (ii)    the harm caused by the violation;            (iii)    the good faith of the violator;            (iv)    any history of previous violations by the violator; and            (v)    any other relevant factors.        (3)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 7 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 2-701 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Public Accountancy Act”.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 7 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 2-702 - Termination of Title

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2025.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  3-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 3 - Architects|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 3-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Architect” means an individual who practices architecture.    (c)    “Board” means, unless the context requires otherwise, the State Board of Architects.    (d)    “Code official” means a public official responsible for the review of building permit documents or the issuance of building permits.    (e)    “Contact hour” means a minimum of 50 minutes of actual class time for each 60–minute hour.    (f)    “Design coordination” means the review and coordination of services provided by individuals licensed or certified under Titles 3, 8, 9, 14, and 15 of this article.    (g)    “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice architecture.    (h)    “License fee” means, as applicable, the fee paid in connection with the issuance and renewal of a license and the issuance of a reciprocal license.    (i)    “Licensed architect” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an architect who is licensed by the Board to practice architecture.    (j)    “Permit” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a permit issued by the Board to allow a partnership or corporation to operate a business through which an individual may practice architecture.    (k)    “Permit fee” means, as applicable, the fee paid in connection with the issuance and renewal of a permit.    (l)    (1)    “Practice architecture” means to provide any service or creative work:            (i)    in regard to an addition to, alteration of, or construction of a building or an integral part of a building; and            (ii)    that requires education, training, and experience in architecture.        (2)    “Practice architecture” includes:            (i)    architectural design and preparation of related documents;            (ii)    consultation;            (iii)    design coordination;            (iv)    evaluation;            (v)    investigation; and            (vi)    planning.    (m)    “Public use” means the use of a building or other structure for the primary purpose of human use or habitation.    (n)    “Residential use” means the use of a building or other structure as a dwelling.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  3-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 3 - Architects|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 3-102 - Legislative Policy

    The purposes of this title are to safeguard life, health, public safety, and property and to promote the public welfare by regulating persons who practice architecture in the State.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  3-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 3 - Architects|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Architects|Section 3-201 - Established

    There is a State Board of Architects in the Department.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  3-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 3 - Architects|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Architects|Section 3-202 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Board consists of 7 members.        (2)    Of the 7 members of the Board:            (i)    5 shall be licensed architects; and            (ii)    2 shall be consumer members.        (3)    The Governor shall appoint the members with the advice of the Secretary and the advice and consent of the Senate.    (b)    Each member of the Board shall be a resident and citizen of the State.    (c)    Of the 5 architect members of the Board:        (1)    at least 3 shall hold a professional degree from an architecture program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board; and        (2)    each shall have practiced architecture in the State, in private practice as a primary vocation, for at least 10 years before appointment.    (d)    Each consumer member of the Board:        (1)    shall be a member of the general public;        (2)    may not be a licensee or otherwise be subject to regulation by the Board;        (3)    may not be required to meet the qualifications for the professional members of the Board; and        (4)    may not, within 1 year before appointment, have had a financial interest in or have received compensation from a person regulated by the Board.    (e)    While a member of the Board, a consumer member may not:        (1)    have a financial interest in or receive compensation from a person regulated by the Board; or        (2)    grade any examination given by or for the Board.    (f)    Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (g)    (1)    The term of a member is 5 years and begins on July 1.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 1989.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (h)    (1)    The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.        (2)    Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, a member shall be considered to have resigned if the member did not attend at least two–thirds of the Board meetings held during any consecutive 12–month period while the member was serving on the Board.        (3)    The Governor may waive a member’s resignation and allow the member to continue serving if the member has been unable to attend meetings for reasons satisfactory to the Governor and the reasons are made public.        (4)    In accordance with § 8–501 of the State Government Article, the chairman shall provide notice to the Governor and the Governor shall appoint a successor.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  3-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 3 - Architects|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Architects|Section 3-203 - Chairman

    From among the members of the Board and with the advice of the Secretary, the Governor shall appoint a chairman.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  3-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 3 - Architects|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Architects|Section 3-204 - Quorum; Meetings and Hearings; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    A majority of the authorized membership of the Board is a quorum.    (b)    The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings and hearings.    (c)    A member of the Board:        (1)    may not receive compensation; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (d)    (1)    The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.        (2)    The Board may require the staff to be covered by a surety bond in the form and amount required by law.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  3-204.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 3 - Architects|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Architects|Section 3-204.1 - Annual Meeting

    At least annually, the chairman of the Board, the chairman of the State Board of Certified Interior Designers, the chairman of the State Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects, the chairman of the State Board for Professional Engineers, and the chairman of the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors shall meet to discuss issues of mutual importance to the design professions.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  3-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 3 - Architects|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Architects|Section 3-205 - Code of Ethics

    With the advice of the established architecture societies, the Board shall adopt, by regulation, a code of ethics for practicing architecture.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  3-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 3 - Architects|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Architects|Section 3-206 - Investigative and Enforcement Powers

    (a)    To enforce this title, the Board:        (1)    may conduct investigations and hold hearings on any matter covered by this title, at any time and place in the State; and        (2)    subject to the State budget, may employ an investigative staff to:            (i)    investigate a complaint; and            (ii)    perform any other related duty, as assigned by the Board.    (b)    To enforce this title, the Board may:        (1)    administer oaths;        (2)    examine witnesses; and        (3)    receive evidence.    (c)    (1)    The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with any investigation or hearing conducted under subsection (a) of this section.        (2)    A subpoena shall be signed by 3 members of the Board.        (3)    If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the Board, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.    (d)    (1)    The Board may sue in the name of the State to enforce any provision of this title by injunction.        (2)    In seeking an injunction under this subsection, the Board is not required to:            (i)    post bond; or            (ii)    allege or prove either that:                1.    an adequate remedy at law does not exist; or                2.    substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation of the provision.        (3)    A member of the Board or its staff may not be held personally liable for any action taken under this subsection in good faith and with reasonable grounds.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  3-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 3 - Architects|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Architects|Section 3-207 - Certification About Licensee or Permit Holder

    (a)    On request of any person and payment of a fee of $10, the Board shall certify the licensing or permit status and qualifications of any person who is the subject of the request.    (b)    Each certification under this section:        (1)    shall include a statement of the licensing or permit status of the person who is the subject of the request; and        (2)    may include:            (i)    information about the examination results and other qualifications of that person;            (ii)    information about the dates of issuance and renewal of the license or permit of that person;            (iii)    information about any disciplinary action taken against that person; and            (iv)    if authorized by that person, information about any complaint against that person.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  3-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 3 - Architects|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Architects|Section 3-208 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt:        (1)    any regulation to carry out this title; and        (2)    a seal.    (b)    In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Board shall keep a record of its proceedings.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  3-208.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 3 - Architects|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Architects|Section 3-208.1 - Maintenance of List of Licensees

    (a)    In this section, “code official” means a public official responsible for the review of building permit documents or the issuance of building permits.    (b)    The Board shall:        (1)    keep a list of the names and mailing addresses of all licensees;        (2)    provide each code official with a copy of the list annually; and        (3)    provide any other person who makes a request with a copy of the list at a reasonable fee set by the Board.    (c)    (1)    The Board shall provide all licensees and code officials with a periodic newsletter not less than semiannually on the activities of the Board.        (2)    The Board shall publish, on the Department website, the newsletter jointly with the State Board for Professional Engineers, the State Board of Certified Interior Designers, the State Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects, and the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors.    (d)    The Board shall distribute:        (1)    to each applicant for a license and each code official, a copy of the Maryland Architects Act and the Board’s rules and regulations;        (2)    on each renewal of a license, to each licensee, a copy of any amendments to the Maryland Architects Act and the Board’s rules and regulations that took effect during the 2-year period ending on the date of renewal; and        (3)    to each code official, a copy of any amendments to the Maryland Architects Act and the Board’s rules and regulations.    (e)    A licensee shall designate the licensee’s mailing address at the time of issuance of the license and on each renewal of the license.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  3-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 3 - Architects|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Architects|Section 3-209 - Establishment of Fees; Fee Schedule; Disposition of Fees

    (a)    (1)    The Board may set reasonable fees for its services.        (2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board and shall be based on the calculations performed by the Secretary under § 2–106.2 of the Business Regulation Article.    (b)    The Board shall publish the fee schedule set by the Board by regulation.    (c)    (1)    The Board shall pay all fees collected under this title to the Comptroller of the State.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the State Occupational and Professional Licensing Design Boards’ Fund established in § 2–106.1 of the Business Regulation Article.