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MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-832 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part III - Elevator Safety Review Board|Section 12-832 - Scope of License

    (a)    While an elevator mechanic license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to erect, construct, wire, alter, replace, maintain, repair, dismantle, or service elevator units under the direct supervision of a licensed elevator contractor.    (b)    While an elevator contractor license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to engage in the business of erecting, constructing, wiring, altering, replacing, maintaining, repairing, dismantling, or servicing elevator units.    (c)    While an elevator renovator contractor license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to engage in the business of performing work:        (1)    on the interior of an elevator involving the removal or installation of the nonstructural surface of the elevator’s wall, ceiling, floor, rail, or handle; and        (2)    that does not affect the elevator’s moving operation.    (d)    While an elevator renovator mechanic license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to perform work:        (1)    on the interior of an elevator involving the removal or installation of the nonstructural surface of the elevator’s wall, ceiling, floor, rail, or handle; and        (2)    that does not affect the elevator’s moving operation.    (e)    While an accessibility lift mechanic license is in effect, the license authorizes the licensee to erect, construct, wire, alter, replace, maintain, repair, dismantle, and service commercial stairway chairlifts, vertical platform lifts, or incline platform lifts under the direct supervision of a licensed elevator contractor.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-833 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part III - Elevator Safety Review Board|Section 12-833 - Term and Renewal of License

    (a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, unless a license is renewed for a 2-year term as provided in this section, the license expires on the second anniversary of its effective date.        (2)    The Secretary may determine that licenses issued under Part III of this subtitle shall expire on a staggered basis.    (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 the license expires, the licensee periodically may renew the license for an additional 2-year term if the licensee:        (1)    otherwise is entitled to be licensed;        (2)    pays the renewal fee to the Board; and        (3)    submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board provides.    (d)    The Board shall adopt regulations to:        (1)    require a demonstration of continuing professional competency for a licensee as a condition of renewal of a license under this section;        (2)    establish criteria for continuing education providers;        (3)    provide for a temporary waiver of continuing education under specified circumstances; and        (4)    set record keeping criteria for approved continuing education providers.    (e)    The Board shall renew the license of and issue a renewal certificate to each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-833.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part III - Elevator Safety Review Board|Section 12-833.1 - Reinstatement of License

    (a)    The Board shall reinstate the license of a person that, for any reason, has failed to renew the license if the person:        (1)    applies to the Board for reinstatement within 2 years after the license expires;        (2)    meets the renewal requirements of § 12–833 of this subtitle; and        (3)    pays to the Board a reinstatement fee in an amount, not exceeding $100, set by the Board.    (b)    (1)    If a person has failed to renew a license under § 12–833 of this subtitle 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 person 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)(ii) of this subsection only if the person:            (i)    meets the renewal requirements of § 12–833 of this subtitle;            (ii)    if required by the Board, states reasons why reinstatement should be granted; and            (iii)    pays to the Board a reinstatement fee in an amount, not exceeding $100, set by the Board.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-834 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part III - Elevator Safety Review Board|Section 12-834 - Temporary Elevator Mechanic Licenses

    (a)    A licensed elevator contractor shall notify the Board if there are no licensed elevator mechanics available to perform elevator work.    (b)    The licensed elevator contractor may request that the Board issue temporary elevator mechanic licenses to individuals certified by the licensed elevator contractor to have an acceptable combination of documented experience and education to perform elevator work without direct and immediate supervision.    (c)    An individual certified by a licensed elevator contractor as qualified under subsection (b) of this section shall:        (1)    immediately seek a temporary elevator mechanic license from the Board; and        (2)    pay the fee that the Board determines.    (d)    A temporary elevator mechanic license is valid for 30 days while the licensee is employed by the licensed elevator contractor that certified the licensee as qualified under subsection (b) of this section.    (e)    A temporary elevator mechanic license may be renewed as long as the shortage of licensed elevator mechanics continues.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-835 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part III - Elevator Safety Review Board|Section 12-835 - Emergency Elevator Mechanic Licenses

    (a)    A licensed elevator contractor shall respond as necessary to ensure public safety if:        (1)    an emergency exists in the State because of disaster, act of God, or work stoppage; and        (2)    the number of licensed elevator mechanics in the State is insufficient to cope with the emergency.    (b)    Within 5 business days after beginning work that requires an elevator mechanic license, an individual certified by a licensed elevator contractor to have an acceptable combination of documented experience and education to perform elevator work without direct and immediate supervision shall seek an emergency elevator mechanic license from the Board.    (c)    The licensed elevator contractor shall provide proof of competency as the Board may require for an individual certified by the licensed elevator contractor under subsection (b) of this section.    (d)    The Board shall issue emergency elevator mechanic licenses.    (e)    An emergency elevator mechanic license entitles the licensee to the rights and privileges of an elevator mechanic license issued under Part III of this subtitle.    (f)    An emergency elevator mechanic license is valid for 30 days for particular elevator units or geographical areas as the Board designates.    (g)    The Board shall renew an emergency elevator mechanic license during the existence of an emergency.    (h)    The Board may not charge a fee for the issuance or renewal of an emergency elevator mechanic license.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-836 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part III - Elevator Safety Review Board|Section 12-836 - Insurance Requirements

    (a)    An elevator contractor may not engage in the business of elevator installation, alteration, repair, or service work unless the work of the elevator contractor is covered by:        (1)    general liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000; and        (2)    property damage insurance in the amount of at least $500,000.    (b)    An applicant for an elevator contractor license shall submit proof of the insurance required under subsection (a) of this section to the Board with the license application.    (c)    Unless a licensee meets the insurance requirements of this section, the Board may not renew the license of a licensee to whom the insurance requirements of this section apply.    (d)    A licensed elevator contractor shall give the Board notice of the cancellation of insurance at least 10 days before the effective date of the cancellation.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-838 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part III - Elevator Safety Review Board|Section 12-838 - Denials, Refusals to Renew, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under Part III of this subtitle, the Board shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.    (b)    The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-839 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part III - Elevator Safety Review Board|Section 12-839 - 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. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-840 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part III - Elevator Safety Review Board|Section 12-840 - Prohibited Acts

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in Part III of this subtitle, an individual may not perform, attempt to perform, or offer to perform elevator installation, repair, or maintenance work in the State unless licensed by the Board.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in Part III of this subtitle, an individual may not assist, attempt to assist, or offer to assist in performing elevator installation, repair, or maintenance work in the State unless licensed by the Board.    (c)    Except as otherwise provided in Part III of this subtitle, an elevator contractor may not employ an elevator mechanic unless the elevator mechanic is licensed by the Board.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-841 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part III - Elevator Safety Review Board|Section 12-841 - Penalties

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who violates Part III of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $100 for each day that the violation continues or both.    (b)    A person who knowingly and willfully violates Part III of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  12-842 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Elevator Safety|Part III - Elevator Safety Review Board|Section 12-842 - Termination of Title

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, the provisions of this title that create or relate to the Board and any regulations adopted by the Board shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2029.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  2-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division I - Public Services and Utilities|Title 2 - Public Service Commission and People's Counsel|Subtitle 1 - Public Service Commission|Section 2-101 - Established; Purpose

    (a)    There is a Public Service Commission.    (b)    The Commission is an independent unit in the Executive Branch of State government.    (c)    The Commission shall carry out the functions assigned to it by law.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  2-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division I - Public Services and Utilities|Title 2 - Public Service Commission and People's Counsel|Subtitle 1 - Public Service Commission|Section 2-102 - Membership

    (a)    The Commission consists of five commissioners, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.    (b)    (1)    Each commissioner shall be a registered voter of the State.        (2)    The Commission shall be:            (i)    broadly representative of the geographic and demographic diversity of the State and of the public; and            (ii)    composed of individuals with diverse training and experience.    (c)    Each commissioner shall devote full time to the duties of office.    (d)    (1)    The term of a commissioner is 5 years and begins on July 1.        (2)    The terms of commissioners are staggered as required by the terms in effect for commissioners on July 1, 2006.        (3)    At the end of a term, a commissioner continues to serve until a successor qualifies.        (4)    A commissioner who is appointed after a term has begun serves for the rest of the term and until a successor qualifies.    (e)    Before taking office, each appointee to the Commission shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (f)    The Governor may remove a commissioner for incompetence or misconduct in accordance with § 3-307 of the State Government Article.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  2-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division I - Public Services and Utilities|Title 2 - Public Service Commission and People's Counsel|Subtitle 1 - Public Service Commission|Section 2-103 - Chairman

    (a)    With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint a Chairman.    (b)    (1)    The term of the Chairman is 5 years and begins on July 1.        (2)    At the end of a term, the Chairman continues to serve until a successor qualifies.        (3)    A Chairman who is appointed after a term has begun serves for the rest of the term and until a successor qualifies.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  2-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division I - Public Services and Utilities|Title 2 - Public Service Commission and People's Counsel|Subtitle 1 - Public Service Commission|Section 2-104 - Executive Secretary

    (a)    The Commission shall appoint an Executive Secretary.    (b)    The Executive Secretary serves at the pleasure of the Commission.    (c)    The Executive Secretary shall:        (1)    keep the records of the Commission, including a record of proceedings, all documents required to be filed with the Commission, all orders, regulations, and decisions of the Commission, and all dockets and files;        (2)    certify true copies of those materials;        (3)    designate an employee of the Commission to perform the duties of Executive Secretary when the Executive Secretary is absent; and        (4)    perform the other duties that the Commission prescribes.    (d)    With the approval of the Commission and in conformity with Title 10, Subtitle 6, Part III of the State Government Article, the Executive Secretary may destroy any record or document that the Commission possesses, including a record or document required by law to be filed with the Commission, if:        (1)    the record or document has been on file for at least 3 years; and        (2)    the Executive Secretary considers the document to be obsolete.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  2-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division I - Public Services and Utilities|Title 2 - Public Service Commission and People's Counsel|Subtitle 1 - Public Service Commission|Section 2-105 - Executive Director

    (a)    The Commission shall appoint an Executive Director.    (b)    The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Commission.    (c)    The Executive Director shall:        (1)    direct and coordinate the technical staff, except public utility law judges, of the Commission; and        (2)    perform the other duties that the Commission prescribes.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  2-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division I - Public Services and Utilities|Title 2 - Public Service Commission and People's Counsel|Subtitle 1 - Public Service Commission|Section 2-106 - General Counsel

    (a)    The Commission shall appoint a General Counsel.    (b)    The General Counsel shall have been admitted to practice law in the State.    (c)    The General Counsel serves at the pleasure of the Commission.    (d)    As the Commission directs, the General Counsel shall:        (1)    represent the Commission in a proceeding if the Commission is a party to or desires to intervene in the proceeding, if the proceeding involves a question under this division, or if the proceeding involves an act or order of the Commission;        (2)    advise the Commission, on request, on any legal question that requires interpretation of a provision of law about the jurisdiction, rights, duties, or powers of the Commission; and        (3)    act as attorney to the Commission as the Commission reasonably requires.    (e)    The Commission may substitute any other agent for the General Counsel.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  2-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division I - Public Services and Utilities|Title 2 - Public Service Commission and People's Counsel|Subtitle 1 - Public Service Commission|Section 2-107 - Compensation

    (a)    Each commissioner, the Chairman of the Commission, the General Counsel, the Executive Secretary, and the Executive Director are entitled to compensation as provided in the State budget.    (b)    (1)    The salary of the Chairman of the Commission shall be at least $40,000 a year.        (2)    The salary of each commissioner shall be at least $35,000 a year.    (c)    A commissioner and other Commission personnel are entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  2-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division I - Public Services and Utilities|Title 2 - Public Service Commission and People's Counsel|Subtitle 1 - Public Service Commission|Section 2-109 - Records

    (a)    (1)    On request of the Commission, a public officer shall give to the Commission, without charge, a certified copy of a document or part of a document on file with the officer.        (2)    Without charge, a public officer shall accept from the Commission any document authorized or required to be filed with the officer and shall enter, file, docket, or record the document.    (b)    Each record of the Commission is a public record and shall be made available to the public at reasonable times.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  2-110.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division I - Public Services and Utilities|Title 2 - Public Service Commission and People's Counsel|Subtitle 1 - Public Service Commission|Section 2-110.1 - Public Utility Regulation Fund

    (a)    There is a Public Utility Regulation Fund.    (b)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    all revenue received through the imposition and collection of assessments under § 2–110 of this subtitle;        (2)    fees received by the Commission under § 2–123 of this subtitle for filings and for other services rendered by the Commission;        (3)    income from investments that the State Treasurer makes for the Fund; and        (4)    any other fee, examination assessment, or revenue received by the Commission under this division.    (c)    Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall pay all fines and penalties collected by the Commission under this article into the General Fund of the State.    (d)    The purpose of the Fund is to pay all the costs and expenses incurred by the Commission and the Office of People’s Counsel that are related to the operation of the Commission and the Office of People’s Counsel, including:        (1)    expenditures authorized under this division; and        (2)    any other expense authorized in the State budget.    (e)    (1)    All the costs and expenses of the Commission and the Office of People’s Counsel shall be included in the State budget.        (2)    Expenditures from the Fund to cover costs and expenses of the Commission and Office of People’s Counsel may only be made:            (i)    with an appropriation from the Fund approved by the General Assembly in the State budget; or            (ii)    by budget amendment in accordance with § 7-209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.    (f)    (1)    The State Treasurer is the custodian of the Fund.        (2)    The State Treasurer shall deposit payments received from the Commission into the Fund.    (g)    (1)    The Fund is a continuing, special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, and may not be considered a part of the General Fund of the State.        (2)    Unless otherwise provided by law, no part of the Fund may revert or be credited to:            (i)    the General Fund of the State; or            (ii)    any other special fund of the State.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  2-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division I - Public Services and Utilities|Title 2 - Public Service Commission and People's Counsel|Subtitle 1 - Public Service Commission|Section 2-111 - Fees

    (a)    The Commission may charge reasonable fees for copies of Commission documents.    (b)    The Commission may charge $1 to issue or renew a taxicab driver license and $2 to issue a duplicate taxicab driver license.