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MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  1-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Definitions|Section 1-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this article the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Clock hour” means a minimum of 50 minutes of actual class time for each 60–minute hour.    (c)    “Consumer member” means a nonprofessional member of a regulatory unit who is appointed from the general public.    (d)    “County” means a county of the State and, unless expressly provided otherwise, Baltimore City.    (e)    “Department” means the Maryland Department of Labor.    (f)    “Partnership” includes a partnership registered as a limited liability partnership authorized by Title 9A of the Corporations and Associations Article.    (g)    “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, or representative of any kind and any partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.    (h)    “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.    (i)    “State” means:        (1)    a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or        (2)    the District of Columbia.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  1-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-201 - Oaths

    (a)    A requirement in this article that a document be under oath means that the document shall be supported by a signed statement made under the penalties of perjury that the contents of the document are true to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of the individual making the statement.    (b)    The oath or affirmation shall be made:        (1)    before an individual authorized to administer oaths, who shall certify in writing to have administered the oath or taken the affirmation; or        (2)    by a signed statement that:            (i)    is in the document or attached to and made part of the document; and            (ii)    is made expressly under the penalties for perjury.    (c)    If the procedures provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section are used, the affidavit subjects the individual making it to the penalties for perjury to the same extent as an oath or affirmation made before an individual authorized to administer oaths.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  1-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-202 - Compliance With Maryland Workers' Compensation Act

    Before any license or permit may be issued under this article to an employer to engage in an activity in which the employer may employ a covered employee, as defined in § 9-101 of the Labor and Employment Article, the employer shall file with the issuing authority:         (1)    a certificate of compliance with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act; or        (2)    the number of a workers’ compensation insurance policy or binder.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  1-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-203 - Local Licenses, Fees, or Taxes

    (a)    This section does not apply in Baltimore City or Prince George’s and Worcester counties.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this article or Title 13, Subtitle 1 and Subtitle 3, Part I and §§ 13–205 and 16–115 of the Local Government Article and Title 17, Subtitle 4, Parts V and VI of the Business Regulation Article, a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State may not:        (1)    require a local license in that county, municipal corporation, or political subdivision to engage in a business or occupation for which a State license is required under this article; or        (2)    impose a local fee or tax to engage in a business or occupation for which a State license is required under this article.    (c)    A county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State may require a local license if necessary for regulatory purposes in the interest of the public health, safety, or morals.    (d)    A public local law passed after October 1, 1941 does not repeal any provision of this section unless the public local law expressly refers to and repeals the provision.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  1-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-204 - Payment of Taxes and Unemployment Insurance Contributions; Verification

    (a)    Before any license or permit may be issued under this article, the applicant shall certify to the issuing authority that the applicant has paid all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions payable to the Comptroller or the Maryland Department of Labor or has provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the unit responsible for collection.    (b)    Before any license or permit may be renewed under this article, the issuing authority shall verify through the office of the Comptroller that the applicant has paid all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions payable to the Comptroller or the Secretary of Labor or that the applicant has provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the unit responsible for collection.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  1-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-205 - Notice of Issuance of Licenses, Certificates, and Permits

    (a)    This section does not apply to a licensed real estate associate broker or salesperson affiliated with a licensed real estate broker as an independent contractor.    (b)    By August 31 of each year, the Department shall provide to the Department of Assessments and Taxation a list of persons issued licenses, certificates, or permits under this article during the previous fiscal year, to assist the Department of Assessments and Taxation in identifying new businesses within the State.    (c)    The list provided under this section shall:        (1)    be provided free of charge; and        (2)    include, for each person on the list:            (i)    the name and mailing address of the person; and            (ii)    the federal tax identification number of the person or, if the person does not have a federal tax identification number, the Social Security number of the person.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  1-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-206 - Late Fees

    (a)    A person who must have a license issued by the Department under this article but does not get the license on time shall pay, in addition to the required license fee, a late fee.    (b)    The late fee shall be the sum of:        (1)    up to 20% of the required license fee for the calendar month following the calendar month when the required license fee is due; and        (2)    up to 4% of the required license fee for each calendar month or part of a month after that.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  1-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-207 - Proration of Certain License Fees

    (a)    In this section, “license” means all or any part of permission that:        (1)    is required by law to be obtained from a unit;        (2)    is not required only for revenue purposes; and        (3)    is in any form, including:            (i)    an approval;            (ii)    a certificate;            (iii)    a charter;            (iv)    a permit; or            (v)    a registration.    (b)    This section:        (1)    applies only to a fee for an  initial  license  issued  for  a  2-year term under the provisions of this article;        (2)    does not apply to a fee renewal of a license; and        (3)    may not affect any other law that requires a unit to prorate a fee on any basis for the issuance or renewal of a license.    (c)    (1)    For a license issued at any time during the first year of the term of the license, the issuing authority shall charge the full amount of the fee to the license applicant.        (2)    For a license issued in the second year of the term of the license, the issuing authority shall charge the license applicant:            (i)    one-half of the fee, if issued in the first 6 months of the second year; or            (ii)    one-quarter of the fee, if issued in the last 6 months of the second year.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  1-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-208 - Suspension of License Upon Dishonor of Fee Paid

    (a)    If payment of the fee for the issuance or renewal of a license, issued by the Department or by a unit within the Department, is made by a check or other negotiable instrument that is dishonored, the license for which the fee was paid shall be suspended by operation of law. Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the suspension is effective beginning on the tenth business day after the day on which notice is sent in accordance with subsection (b) of this section until the date that payment of the fee, and any late charge provided for in this article, has been made.    (b)    (1)    When the Department or a unit within the Department receives notice that a check or other negotiable instrument, given by an applicant in payment of a license issuance or renewal fee, has been dishonored, it shall inform the applicant by regular mail sent to the applicant’s last known business address, that the license will be suspended by operation of law if within 10 business days from the date of the notice the applicant fails to make payment of the fee, and any late charge, or fails to present evidence to the Department or unit that the notice of dishonor was in error.        (2)    An applicant shall be given a prompt opportunity to make payment of the fee, and any late charge, or to present evidence to the Department or unit that the notice of dishonor was in error.    (c)    If a license is suspended under subsection (a) of this section, the license shall be reinstated effective the date that the license was suspended, if within 5 business days after the date of the suspension the applicant:        (1)    pays the late fee and any late charge; or        (2)    presents evidence to the Department or the unit that the notice of dishonor was in error.    (d)    Suspension of a license under this section may not affect any otherwise valid claim under any guaranty fund made by a person who dealt in good faith with a licensee, without knowledge of the suspension.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  1-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Survey Stations|Section 1-301 - Entry Onto Private Land

    (a)    “Authorized person” means:        (1)    a professional engineer who is licensed under Title 14 of this article;        (2)    a professional land surveyor who is licensed under Title 15 of this article; or        (3)    an authorized representative of the professional engineer or the professional land surveyor who is executing a survey.    (b)    If entry is for the purpose of using the horizontal or vertical position data in controlling surveys of land for cadastral purposes or for other private or public engineering purposes, an authorized person may enter on any private land on which there is a marked survey station for which the horizontal or vertical position has been determined:        (1)    by or under the direction of the National Geodetic Survey;        (2)    as a part of the Maryland coordinate system; or        (3)    by or under the direction of any other organization whose survey stations have been established by or in accordance with the requirements of the State agency authorized to administer the Maryland coordinate system.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  1-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Survey Stations|Section 1-302 - Reimbursement for Damage to Property

    (a)    An authorized person may not unnecessarily damage the property on which a survey station stands.    (b)    (1)    Prior to entry on the property, an authorized person and the owner of the property shall agree on the amount to be paid for any damage to the property.        (2)    On the completion of the work at the survey station, the authorized person shall promptly reimburse the owner of the property for any damage done to the property by the authorized person who entered on the property.    (c)    If, prior to entry on the property, the authorized person and the owner of the property have not agreed on the amount to be paid for any damage to the property, the authorized person shall file a surety bond in the circuit court of the county in which the property is located in an amount to be approved by the court, conditioned on the payment of all damages and costs as provided under subsection (d) of this section.    (d)    (1)    The circuit court shall appoint three appraisers who are residents of the county in which the property is located to determine the amount to be paid for any damage to the property.        (2)    The proceedings for the ascertainment of damages shall be in accordance with the provisions of Title 8, Subtitle 3 of the Transportation Article relating to the acquisition of private property for a public purpose.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  1-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Survey Stations|Section 1-303 - Assessment of Costs

    (a)    If the damages awarded under § 1-302(d) of this subtitle do not exceed the amount tendered by the authorized person under § 1-302(b) of this subtitle, the owner of the property shall pay the costs of the proceeding under § 1-302(d) of this subtitle.    (b)    If the damages awarded under § 1-302(d) of this subtitle exceed the amount tendered by the authorized person, the authorized person shall pay the costs of the proceeding.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  1-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Survey Stations|Section 1-304 - Penalty

    (a)    This section applies to any survey station established by or under the direction of:        (1)    the National Geodetic Survey;        (2)    the State agency administering the Maryland coordinate system;        (3)    any other organization whose survey stations have been established by or in accordance with the requirements of the State agency authorized to administer the Maryland coordinate system; or        (4)    any other State, municipal, or county agency.    (b)    Any person who willfully injures, defaces, or destroys the mark or monument at any survey station described in subsection (a) of this section or offers any obstacles to the proper, reasonable, and legal use of the station is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be sentenced to pay a fine not to exceed $250 for each offense and costs, or shall be imprisoned for a term of not less than 6 months, or both.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 2-102 - Scope of Title

    (a)    If the person does not engage in any activity expressly included in the definition of practice certified public accountancy, this title does not prohibit:        (1)    an individual from serving as an employee of or assistant to a licensee or permit holder;        (2)    a public official or public employee from performing the duties of the position of that individual; or        (3)    a person from providing or offering to the public bookkeeping and accounting services, including:            (i)    development or installation of a bookkeeping system;            (ii)    recordation or presentation of financial information;            (iii)    preparation of:                1.    a financial statement;                2.    a compilation of a financial statement that:                A.    does not reference the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services issued by AICPA; and                B.    expressly states that the person has not undergone and is not required to undergo peer review;                3.    a report;                4.    a schedule; or                5.    an exhibit; or            (iv)    any similar activity.    (b)    This title does not prohibit a licensee or permit holder from:        (1)    employing a certified public accountant licensed by another state or a foreign country; or        (2)    listing that individual as a certified public accountant, if the individual qualifies for a practice privilege under § 2–321 of this title.    (c)    The Board shall adopt regulations that specify the language of the disclosure statement relating to exemption from peer review that is required to be included in a compilation of a financial statement prepared under subsection (a)(3)(iii)2 of this section.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Public Accountancy|Section 2-201 - Established

    There is a State Board of Public Accountancy in the Department.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Public Accountancy|Section 2-203 - Officers

    (a)    From among its members, the Board shall elect:        (1)    a chairman; and        (2)    (i)    a secretary and a treasurer; or            (ii)    a secretary-treasurer.    (b)    The manner of election of officers and their terms of office shall be as the Board determines.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Public Accountancy|Section 2-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.    (b)    The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.    (c)    Each member of the Board is entitled to:        (1)    compensation in accordance with the State budget; and        (2)    reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (d)    The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Public Accountancy|Section 2-205 - Injunctive Power

    In addition to any other remedy authorized under this title, the Board, with the approval of the Attorney General, may sue in the name of the State to enjoin any act that is prohibited under Subtitle 6 of this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Public Accountancy|Section 2-206 - Certification About Licensee or Permit Holder

    (a)    On request of any person and payment of a verification fee set by the Board, 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. §  2-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Public Accountancy|Section 2-207 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt:        (1)    any bylaw that is necessary to do the business of the Board; and        (2)    any regulation to carry out this title.    (b)    In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Board shall:        (1)    adopt rules of professional conduct as appropriate to establish a high standard of integrity and dignity for practicing certified public accountancy; and        (2)    keep a record of its proceedings.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Public Accountancy|Section 2-208 - Maintenance of List of All Licensees and Permit Holders

    (a)    The Board shall maintain a listing of the names and mailing addresses of all licensees and permit holders.    (b)    The Board may release its list to the public.    (c)    The licensee or permit holder shall designate the mailing address at the time of issuance of the original license or permit and on the renewal of the license or permit.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Public Accountancy|Section 2-209 - Fees; Disposition of Money

    (a)    (1)    Beginning on July 1, 2008, the Board may set by regulation reasonable fees for its services.        (2)    The fees 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 of Labor under § 2–106.6 of the Business Regulation Article.    (b)    The Board shall publish the fee schedule set by the Board.    (c)    (1)    Beginning on July 1, 2007, the Board shall pay all fees collected under this title to the Comptroller.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the State Board of Public Accountancy Fund established in § 2–106.5 of the Business Regulation Article.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Public Accountancy|Section 2-210 - Judicial Review

    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § 10-202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  2-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 2 - Accountants|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Public Accountancy|Section 2-211 - Authority of Secretary

    The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secretary.