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MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 15-306 - Applications for Licenses

    (a)    An applicant for a license shall:        (1)    submit to the Board:            (i)    an application on the form that the Board provides; and            (ii)    any relevant document that the Board requires; and        (2)    pay to the Board or the Board’s designee:            (i)    a nonrefundable application fee set by the Board; and            (ii)    an examination fee set by the Board in an amount not to exceed the cost of the required examination.    (b)    (1)    The application form shall require:            (i)    a statement about the education of the applicant;            (ii)    a statement about the experience of the applicant in land or property line surveying;            (iii)    a list of at least 5 references that, unless excused by the Board, shall include:                1.    for a land surveyor applicant, at least 3 professional land surveyors who have personal knowledge of the applicant’s land surveying experience; and                2.    for a property line surveyor applicant, at least 3 individuals, each of whom:                A.    is either a professional land surveyor or a licensed property line surveyor; and                B.    has personal knowledge of the applicant’s property line surveying experience; and            (iv)    any other relevant information that the Board requires.        (2)    An application shall be made under oath.    (c)    If the Board finds that an application form and the accompanying documentation do not demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements for a license under this subtitle, the Board may require the applicant to submit additional information or documentation.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 15-307 - Examinations -- in General

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in § 15–307.1 of this subtitle, an applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.    (b)    The Board periodically shall give the examinations required under this subtitle to qualified applicants at the times and places that the Board determines.    (c)    The Board shall give each qualified applicant notice of the time and place of examination.    (d)    As provided for applicants for a license to practice land surveying under § 15–305 of this subtitle, the Board shall give the following separate examinations:        (1)    the fundamentals of surveying;        (2)    the principles and practice of surveying; and        (3)    unless excused by the Board, State–specific examination modules specified and approved by the Board that pertain to the practice of surveying in the State.    (e)    (1)    The Board shall determine the subjects, scope, and form of and method of grading and passing scores for the examinations given under this subtitle.        (2)    The Board shall structure the examinations to test the ability of an applicant to design, plan, and direct land surveying in order to ensure the safety of life, health, and property.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-307.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 15-307.1 - Examinations -- Use of Testing Service to Administer

    (a)    The Board may use a testing service to administer the examinations given under this title.    (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.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 15-308 - Examinations -- Failure

    (a)    If an applicant fails an examination given under this subtitle, the Board or its designee shall provide notice of the failure to the applicant.    (b)    (1)    Subject to this subsection, an applicant who fails an examination may review the applicant’s examination in accordance with the Council’s review policies unless the policies have been otherwise amended by the Board.        (2)    To conduct a review under this subsection, an applicant shall submit a written request to the Board within 60 days after the date the applicant is notified of the applicant’s failure of the examination.        (3)    An applicant who does not request review in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection waives the right to review under this subsection.    (c)    The Board shall confirm the test score of any applicant who fails an examination given under this subtitle if the applicant submits a written request to the Board.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 15-309 - Examinations -- Reexamination

    (a)    Subject to this section, if an applicant fails an examination given under this subtitle, the applicant may retake the examination in accordance with the Council’s reexamination policies unless the policies have been otherwise amended by the Board.    (b)    An applicant for reexamination shall:        (1)    submit to the Board a request for reexamination on the form that the Board provides; and        (2)    pay to the Board or the Board’s designee a reexamination fee set by the Board in § 15–306(a)(2) of this subtitle.    (c)    The Board may adopt regulations to set conditions for retaking examinations, including requirements that an applicant:        (1)    wait a reasonable period after failing an examination; and        (2)    provide evidence acceptable to the Board of updated experience or education.    (d)    (1)    A reexamination fee paid under subsection (b)(2) of this section is not refundable.        (2)    If an applicant does not take the reexamination that the applicant asked to take, the Board shall credit that fee toward any reexamination that the applicant later takes.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 15-311 - Examinations -- Waiver or Specific Requirements

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive any examination requirement or any part of an examination requirement of this subtitle for an individual who is licensed to practice land surveying in another state.    (b)    The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:        (1)    is of good character and reputation;        (2)    pays to the Board:            (i)    the nonrefundable application fee set by the Board under § 15–306 of this subtitle; and            (ii)    the license fee set by the Board; and        (3)    provides adequate evidence that, at the time the applicant was licensed by the other state, the applicant met requirements that were equivalent to those then required by the laws of this State.    (c)    The Board may require an applicant under this section to:        (1)    pass the State–specific part of an examination; and        (2)    pass any part of a nationally administered examination that the applicant has previously failed.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 15-312 - Issuance, Contents, and Replacement of License

    (a)    If an applicant qualifies for a license 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 a license fee set by the Board.    (b)    On payment of the license fee, the Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.    (c)    The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues:        (1)    the full name of the licensee;        (2)    the registration number assigned by the Board to the licensee; and        (3)    the signatures of the chairman and secretary of the Board, under seal of the Board.    (d)    Subject to any regulation that the Board adopts, it shall replace any lost, mutilated, or destroyed license certificate on:        (1)    request of the licensee; and        (2)    payment of the replacement fee set by the Board.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 15-313 - Scope of Licenses

    (a)    While a license to practice land surveying is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to practice land surveying.    (b)    While a license to practice property line surveying is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to practice property line surveying.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 15-315 - Reinstatement of Expired Licenses

    (a)    The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who, for any reason, has failed to renew the license if the individual:        (1)    applies to the Board for reinstatement within 2 years after the license expires;        (2)    meets the renewal requirements of § 15–314 of this subtitle; and        (3)    except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this section, pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board.    (b)    (1)    If an individual has failed to renew a license to practice land surveying for any reason and then applies to the Board for reinstatement more than 2 years after the license has expired, the Board:            (i)    may require the individual to reapply for a license in the same manner as an applicant applies for an original license under this subtitle; or            (ii)    subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, may reinstate the license.        (2)    The Board may reinstate a license under paragraph (1) of this subsection only if the individual:            (i)    meets the renewal requirements of § 15–314 of this subtitle;            (ii)    if required by the Board, states reasons why reinstatement should be granted; and            (iii)    except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this section, pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board.    (c)    (1)    If an individual has failed to renew a license to practice property line surveying for any reason and then applies to the Board for reinstatement more than 2 years after the license has expired, the Board, subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, may reinstate the license.        (2)    The Board may reinstate a license under paragraph (1) of this subsection only if the individual:            (i)    meets the renewal requirements of § 15–314 of this subtitle;            (ii)    if required by the Board, states reasons why reinstatement should be granted; and            (iii)    except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this section, pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board.    (d)    The Board may waive a reinstatement fee for a licensee who provides evidence satisfactory to the Board that the licensee did not practice land surveying or property line surveying, as appropriate, during the time the license lapsed.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 15-316 - Retired Status License

    (a)    The Board may issue a retired status license to an individual who:        (1)    is currently licensed in Maryland as a professional land surveyor or a property line surveyor;        (2)    has been either licensed as a professional land surveyor or a property line surveyor or was authorized to practice land surveying or property line surveying under § 15-303 of this subtitle for at least 25 years, of which 5 years were in Maryland;        (3)    is not the subject of a pending disciplinary action related to the practice of land surveying or property line surveying in this or another state;        (4)    submits to the Board an application on the form provided by the Board; and        (5)    pays to the Board a fee, as set by the Board.    (b)    (1)    The holder of a retired status license issued under this section may not engage in the practice of professional land surveying or property line surveying.        (2)    The holder of a professional land surveyor retired status license may use the designation of “retired professional land surveyor”.        (3)    The holder of a property line surveyor retired status license may use the designation of “retired property line surveyor”.    (c)    The Board may reactivate the license of the holder of a retired status license if that individual:        (1)    submits to the Board an application for reactivation on the form approved by the Board;        (2)    meets all continuing competency requirements, not exceeding 48 credit hours, that would have been required for renewal of a license under § 15–314 of this subtitle if the licensee had not been placed on retired status;        (3)    pays to the Board a reactivation fee as set by the Board; and        (4)    is not the subject of a pending disciplinary action related to the practice of land surveying or property line surveying in this or any other state.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 15-318 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Commencement of Proceedings

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall commence proceedings under § 15-317 of this subtitle on a complaint made to the Board by a member or any other person.    (b)    (1)    A complaint shall:            (i)    be in writing;            (ii)    state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based; and            (iii)    be submitted to the secretary of the Board.        (2)    If the complaint is made by any person other than a member of the Board, the complaint shall be made under oath by the person who submits the complaint.    (c)    If the Board finds that a complaint alleges facts that are adequate grounds for action under § 15-317 of this subtitle, the Board shall act on the complaint as provided under § 15-319 of this subtitle. If the Board does not make that finding, it shall dismiss the complaint.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 15-319 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings

    (a)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 15-317 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.        (2)    A hearing shall be set down within a reasonable time, not exceeding 6 months, after the Board has brought charges against the licensee.    (b)    The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (c)    The Board may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.    (d)    At least 30 days before the hearing, the hearing notice and a copy of the complaint shall be:        (1)    served personally on the individual; or        (2)    mailed to the last known address of the individual.    (e)    The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.    (f)    If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-320 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 3 - Licenses|Section 15-320 - Reinstatement of Revoked License

    (a)    Subject to any regulation that the Board adopts, it may reinstate a license that has been revoked.    (b)    A license may be reinstated under this section only on:        (1)    the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board then serving; and        (2)    payment to the Board of a reinstatement fee set by the Board.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 4 - Permits|Section 15-401 - Practice Through Corporation, Partnership, or Limited Liability Company Authorized

    (a)    (1)    Subject to the provisions of this section, a professional land surveyor may practice land surveying for others through:            (i)    a corporation as an officer, employee, or agent of the corporation;            (ii)    a partnership as a partner, employee, or agent of the partnership; or            (iii)    a limited liability company as a member, employee, or agent of the limited liability company.        (2)    Subject to the provisions of this section, a licensed property line surveyor may practice property line surveying through:            (i)    a corporation as an officer, employee, or agent of the corporation;            (ii)    a partnership as a partner, employee, or agent of the partnership; or            (iii)    a limited liability company as a member, employee, or agent of the limited liability company.        (3)    Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company may provide land surveying services through a professional land surveyor or property line surveying services through a licensed property line surveyor.    (b)    (1)    A professional land surveyor who practices land surveying through a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company under this section shall be subject to all of the provisions of this title that relate to practicing land surveying.        (2)    A licensed property line surveyor who practices property line surveying through a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company under this section shall be subject to all of the provisions of this title that relate to practicing property line surveying.    (c)    (1)    A corporation, partnership, or limited liability company that provides land surveying services or property line surveying services under this section is not, by its compliance with this section, relieved of any responsibility that the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company may have for an act or omission of its officer, partner, member, employee, or agent.        (2)    An individual who practices land surveying or property line surveying through a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company, is not, by reason of the individual’s employment or other relationship with the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company, relieved of any individual responsibility that the individual may have regarding that practice.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 4 - Permits|Section 15-402 - Permit Required; Exception

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company shall hold a permit issued by the Board before the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company may operate a business through which land surveying or property line surveying is practiced.    (b)    A corporation, partnership, or limited liability company may provide land surveying or property line surveying services for itself or for an affiliated corporation, partnership, or limited liability company without a permit issued by the Board.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-402.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 4 - Permits|Section 15-402.1 - Person in Responsible Charge

    (a)    To qualify for a permit, a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company shall meet the requirements of this section.    (b)    (1)    A corporation, partnership, or limited liability company shall appoint at least one person in responsible charge of the professional land surveying or property line surveying services performed or offered to be performed through the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company.        (2)    A person in responsible charge shall be:            (i)    in direct control of professional land surveying or property line surveying services performed or offered to be performed through the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company;            (ii)    in a position to act on behalf of, and be responsible for, the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company in matters related to the practice of professional land surveying or property line surveying; and            (iii)    a professional land surveyor or licensed property line surveyor in good standing.        (3)    A licensee may not be designated as a person in responsible charge for more than one corporation, partnership, or limited liability company that provides or offers to provide professional land or property line surveying services without the prior approval of the Board.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 4 - Permits|Section 15-403 - Applications for Permits

    (a)    An applicant for a permit shall:        (1)    submit to the Board an application on the form that the Board provides; and        (2)    pay to the Board a nonrefundable application fee set by the Board.    (b)    In addition to any other information required on an application form, the form shall require the following:        (1)    the name and address of at least one person in responsible charge of land surveying or property line surveying services performed or offered to be performed through the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company; and        (2)    evidence acceptable to the Board that a person in responsible charge is an employee, an owner, a director, an officer, a member, or a partner, as applicable, of the entity seeking a permit.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  15-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors|Subtitle 4 - Permits|Section 15-404 - Issuance

    The Board shall issue a permit to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle and pays to the Board a permit fee set by the Board.