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MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Plumbing|Section 12-205 - State Plumbing Code; Water Conservation Technology

    (a)    The Board may adopt regulations to amend the State Plumbing Code.    (b)    (1)    The Board may adopt, as part of the State Plumbing Code, regulations to carry out the purposes of and to enforce §§ 12–605 and 12–606 of this title.        (2)    The Board may adopt standards of the American National Standards Institute or any other nationally recognized organization.        (3)    The Board shall adopt, as part of the State Plumbing Code, regulations to carry out the purposes of and to enforce §§ 12–605.1 and 12–605.2 of this title.    (c)    (1)    At least once a year, the Board shall review:            (i)    new and existing standards of the American National Standards Institute and any other organization listed in the State Plumbing Code or the Model Performance Building Code for water conserving appliances, devices, fittings, and fixtures; and            (ii)    the availability and cost of water conserving appliances, devices, fittings, and fixtures that conform to the standards.        (2)    If the Board finds that a water conserving appliance, device, fitting, or fixture that conforms to the standards of the American National Standards Institute or any other organization listed in the State Plumbing Code or the Model Performance Building Code is readily available at reasonable cost, the Board shall amend the State Plumbing Code to:            (i)    incorporate the standards for and require use of the water conserving appliance, device, fitting, or fixture; and            (ii)    require the use of a water supply system and a drainage and venting system that are designed based on the hydraulic requirements of the required water conserving appliances, devices, fittings, and fixtures.        (3)    Notwithstanding the availability and cost of the appliance, device, fitting, or fixture, the Board may allow, under the State Plumbing Code, the installation of a water conserving appliance, device, fitting, or fixture that meets the standards of the American National Standards Institute or any other organization listed in the State Plumbing Code or the Model Performance Building Code, subject to the use of a water supply system and a venting and drainage system design based on the hydraulic requirements of the appliance, device, fitting, or fixture.    (d)    The Board shall:        (1)    periodically publish an updated version of the State Plumbing Code; and        (2)    make available on request of any person a copy of the State Plumbing Code for a reasonable fee.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Plumbing|Section 12-206 - Enforcement of Plumbing Codes

    (a)    A county shall:        (1)    enforce the State Plumbing Code; or        (2)    adopt and enforce a local plumbing code that meets or exceeds the minimum standards of the State Plumbing Code for the proper design, acceptable installation, and adequate maintenance of plumbing systems.    (b)    (1)    In this subsection:            (i)    “greywater” means used, untreated water generated by:                1.    a clothes washing machine;                2.    a shower; or                3.    a bathtub; and            (ii)    “greywater” does not include water from:                1.    a toilet;                2.    a kitchen sink; or                3.    a dishwashing machine.        (2)    A county may not adopt or enforce a provision of a local plumbing code that prohibits a system that recycles greywater, as authorized under the State Plumbing Code.    (c)    Unless the Board determines that a county is adequately enforcing the State Plumbing Code or a local plumbing code that meets or exceeds the minimum standards of the State Plumbing Code, the Board shall enforce the State Plumbing Code in that county.    (d)    The Board may make a cooperative agreement with a county for the county to enforce:        (1)    the State Plumbing Code; or        (2)    if the county has adopted a local plumbing code, that code.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Plumbing|Section 12-207 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this title.    (b)    In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Board shall enforce the provisions of this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Plumbing|Section 12-208 - Investigative and Enforcement Powers

    (a)    The Board may conduct investigations into and, subject to the State budget, may employ an investigative staff to investigate any complaint that alleges facts that constitute:        (1)    a ground for disciplinary action under § 12-312 of this title; or        (2)    a violation of this title.    (b)    (1)    On receipt of the results of an investigation made under this section, the Board promptly shall take the action that is appropriate under this title to ensure compliance with this title.        (2)    If a complaint is made to the Board from a county, municipal corporation, or unit of the State government, the Board reasonably and promptly shall give the county, municipal corporation, or unit notice of the action taken.    (c)    (1)    If the Board concludes that conduct alleged to be a violation of this title may result in irreparable harm to any person, the Board may sue to enforce any provision of this title by ex parte, interlocutory, or final injunction.        (2)    In seeking an injunction under this subsection, the Board need not:            (i)    post bond, if the injunction is sought against a person who does not hold a license issued under this title; or            (ii)    allege or prove that an adequate remedy at law does not exist.        (3)    The Board shall bring suit under this subsection in the circuit court for the county where:            (i)    the violation allegedly is occurring;            (ii)    the principal place of business of the alleged violator is located; or            (iii)    the alleged violator resides.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Plumbing|Section 12-209 - Fees

    (a)    (1)    The Board may set by regulation reasonable fees for its services.        (2)    The fees charged shall be:            (i)    set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board; and            (ii)    based on the calculations performed by the Secretary under § 2–106.10 of the Business Regulation Article.    (b)    The Board shall publish a schedule of the fees set by the Board.    (c)    (1)    The Board shall pay all fees collected under this title to the Comptroller.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the Occupational Mechanical Licensing Boards’ Fund established in § 2–106.9 of the Business Regulation Article.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Plumbing|Section 12-210 - Authority of Secretary

    The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secretary.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 12-303 - Applications for License and Certificate; Fees

    An applicant for a license shall:        (1)    submit to the Board an application on the form that the Board provides; and        (2)    except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, pay to the Board or the Board’s designee an examination fee set by the Board for:            (i)    a master plumber license, a journey plumber license, or a master natural gas fitters license, in an amount not to exceed the cost of the required examination;            (ii)    an apprentice plumber license or apprentice natural gas fitters license;            (iii)    a propane gas fitter certificate;            (iv)    a journeyman natural gas fitters license; or            (v)    a master natural gas fitters license without examination.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 12-304 - Examinations

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in § 12-304.1 of this subtitle, an applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall give examinations to qualified applicants at the times and places that the Board determines.        (2)    The Board shall give an examination at least once a year in Baltimore City.    (c)    The Board shall give each qualified applicant notice of the time and place of examination.    (d)    (1)    The Board shall determine the subjects, scope, and form of and the passing score for examinations given under this subtitle.        (2)    The Board shall provide examination questions that test the competency and qualifications of the applicant.        (3)    When testing an applicant for a master plumber license or a master natural gas fitters license, the examination given by the Board shall include at a minimum the following areas:            (i)    gas fitting regulations;            (ii)    safety regulations;            (iii)    pipe sizing;            (iv)    common principles of mathematics and physics relating to gas fitting;            (v)    interpretation of plans and drawings showing the arrangement and connection of natural gas pipes, fixtures, or equipment;            (vi)    design and construction of natural gas systems for buildings; and            (vii)    venting gas appliances.    (e)    (1)    If an applicant fails an examination given by the Board, the Board shall give the applicant notice of the right of the applicant to have the papers of the applicant regraded.        (2)    On written request to the Board, an applicant who failed an examination may:            (i)    review the examination questions and the answers given by the applicant; and            (ii)    have the examination regraded.    (f)    If an applicant fails to appear for a scheduled examination, the Board may require the applicant to pay another examination fee under § 12-303 of this subtitle before rescheduling an examination for the applicant.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-304.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 12-304.1 - Use of Testing Service to Administer Examinations

    (a)    The Board may use a testing service to administer an examination given under this subtitle.    (b)    If the Board uses a testing service, the testing service, subject to the requirements set by the Board, may:        (1)    set the time and place of examinations;        (2)    give qualified applicants notice of the time and place of examinations; and        (3)    furnish any other information that the Board may require the testing service to provide.    (c)    An examination shall be given at least once per year in Baltimore City.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 12-305 - Reciprocal Waiver of Licensing Requirements for Journey Plumber or Master Plumber

    (a)    Subject to the limitations in this section, the Board may waive any of the qualifications for a journey plumber license or a master plumber license for an individual who holds a journey plumber license or a master plumber license issued by Baltimore County or by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.    (b)    The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:        (1)    pays the appropriate license fee required under § 12-306 of this subtitle;        (2)    holds a license that is similar to the license for which the applicant is seeking a waiver;        (3)    if contracting to provide plumbing services in the name of the applicant or another person, submits proof of the liability insurance as required under § 12-501 of this title; and        (4)    provides adequate evidence that the applicant:            (i)    meets the qualifications otherwise required by this subtitle; and            (ii)    at the time that the applicant became licensed in Baltimore County or by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, the applicant:                1.    passed an examination that was given by Baltimore County or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission and was substantially equivalent to the examination that then was required by the Board; and                2.    met qualifications for licensing that were set by Baltimore County or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission and were substantially equivalent to the qualifications that then were required by the Board.    (c)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may grant a waiver of the qualification and examination requirements of § 12-302 of this subtitle only if Baltimore County or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission waives the qualifications and examination required for individuals licensed by the Board to a similar extent as the Board waives those requirements for individuals licensed by Baltimore County or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.        (2)    An agreement may be made with Baltimore County that, if an individual who is licensed by the Board as a journey plumber or a master plumber resides in Baltimore County, the individual may be required to pass a licensing examination for a journey plumber or master plumber given by Baltimore County.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-305.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 12-305.1 - Waiver of Examination Requirements for Plumbers

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive the examination requirements for a master plumber license or a journey plumber license for an individual who is licensed to provide plumbing services in another state on the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the authorized membership of the Board.    (b)    The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if an applicant:        (1)    pays the appropriate fee required under § 12–306 of this subtitle; and        (2)    provides adequate evidence that the applicant:            (i)    meets the qualifications otherwise required by this title;            (ii)    holds an active license in good standing in the other state;            (iii)    holds a license that is equivalent to the State license; and            (iv)    became licensed in the other state after meeting requirements that are at least equivalent to the licensing requirements of this State.    (c)    The Board may grant a waiver only if the state in which the applicant is licensed waives the examination of licensees of this State to a similar extent as this State waives the examination requirements for individuals licensed in that state.    (d)    (1)    In this subsection, “BRAC” means the Base Realignment and Closure process as announced by the United States Department of Defense.        (2)    Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, the Board shall grant a waiver to an applicant who files a request before July 1, 2012, if the applicant:            (i)    pays the appropriate fee required under § 12–306 of this subtitle;            (ii)    holds an active Virginia or New Jersey master plumber’s license or an active Virginia journey plumber’s license in good standing that is equivalent to the State license;            (iii)    has experience in the provision of plumbing services that meets the time requirements of § 12–302 of this subtitle; and            (iv)    has relocated to the State as a family member of a BRAC employee.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-305.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 12-305.2 - Waiver for Brac Applicants

    (a)    (1)    In this section, “BRAC” means the Base Realignment and Closure process as announced by the United States Department of Defense.        (2)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall waive the examination requirements for a journey natural gas fitters license for an individual who is licensed to provide gas fitting services as a journeyman in Virginia.    (b)    The Board shall grant a waiver under this section to an applicant who files a request before July 1, 2012, if the applicant:        (1)    pays the appropriate fee required under § 12–306 of this subtitle;        (2)    provides adequate evidence that the applicant:            (i)    meets the qualifications otherwise required by this title;            (ii)    holds an active license in good standing in Virginia;            (iii)    holds a license that is equivalent to the State license; and            (iv)    has experience in the provision of natural gas services that meets the time requirements of § 12–302 of this subtitle; and        (3)    has relocated to the State as a family member of a BRAC employee.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 12-306 - Issuance of Licenses and Certificates

    (a)    If an applicant qualifies for a journey plumber license, a master plumber license, a limited license, a master natural gas fitters license, a journeyman natural gas fitters license, an apprentice natural gas fitters license, or a propane gas fitter certificate under this subtitle, the Board shall send the applicant a notice that states that:        (1)    the applicant has qualified for a license; and        (2)    the Board will issue a license to the applicant on receipt of:            (i)    if contracting in the name of the applicant or another person to provide plumbing services, proof of the liability insurance as required under § 12–501 of this title; and            (ii)    a license fee set by the Board.    (b)    On payment of the appropriate license fee and, if applicable, receipt of the proof of the insurance required under § 12–501 of this title, the Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    Any master plumber, journey plumber, or apprentice holding a valid license is eligible to participate in a Board–approved cross connection/backflow prevention certification program to be certified as an approved cross connection/backflow prevention technician.        (2)    Only a master plumber or journey plumber possessing certification shall be authorized to certify the installation and testing of mechanical cross connection control devices.        (3)    For the purpose of certification of the installation and testing of mechanical cross connection control devices, a local jurisdiction may adopt regulations or enact laws that have qualifications comparable to or more stringent than paragraph (2) of this subsection.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 12-307 - Scope of Licenses and Certificates

    (a)    While a master plumber license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide plumbing services.    (b)    While a journey plumber license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide plumbing services only under the direction and control of a master plumber or a holder of a limited master plumber license.    (c)    While an apprentice plumber license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to assist in providing plumbing services only under the direction and control of a master plumber or a holder of a limited master plumber license.    (d)    While a propane gas fitter certificate is in effect, it authorizes the certificate holder to provide propane gas services and to directly supervise others in the provision of those services in every political subdivision of the State.    (e)    While a master natural gas fitters license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide natural gas services.    (f)    While a journeyman natural gas fitters license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide natural gas services only under the direction and control of a licensed master natural gas fitter.    (g)    While an apprentice natural gas fitters license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide natural gas service only under the direction and control of a licensed master natural gas fitter.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 12-308 - Term and Renewal of Licenses and Certificates

    (a)    Subject to § 12–308.1 of this subtitle, unless a license is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, the license expires on the first May 1 that comes:        (1)    after the effective date of the license; and        (2)    in an odd–numbered year.    (b)    (1)    At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall mail or electronically transmit to the licensee:            (i)    a renewal application form; and            (ii)    a notice that states:                1.    the date on which the current license expires; and                2.    the amount of the renewal fee.        (2)    If an electronic transmission under paragraph (1) of this subsection is returned to the Board as undeliverable, the Board shall mail to the licensee, at the last known address of the licensee, the materials required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 10 business days of the date the Board received the notice that the electronic transmission was undeliverable.    (c)    Before a license expires, the licensee may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the licensee:        (1)    otherwise is entitled to be licensed;        (2)    pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board; and        (3)    submits to the Board:            (i)    if contracting in the name of the licensee or another person to provide plumbing services, proof of the liability insurance required under § 12–501 of this title; and            (ii)    a renewal application on the form that the Board provides.    (d)    The Board shall renew the license of and issue a renewal certificate to each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.    (e)    The Secretary may determine that licenses and certificates issued under this subtitle shall expire on a staggered basis.