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MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  6.5-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 6.5-306 - Administration of Examinations

    (a)    The Board may use a testing service to administer the examination required under this subtitle.    (b)    If the Board uses a testing service, the testing service, subject to the requirements set by the Board, shall:        (1)    set the time and place of the examination;        (2)    give qualified applicants notice of the time and place of the examination;        (3)    charge an examination fee not to exceed the cost of administering the examination; and        (4)    furnish any information that the Board may require the testing service to provide.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  6.5-306.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 6.5-306.1 - Examinations May Be Authorized Based on Work Experience Credit

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may authorize an applicant to take an examination for:        (1)    a Grade 1 stationary engineer license if the individual lawfully provided stationary engineering services in the State in accordance with § 6.5–302(e) of this subtitle for 5 or more consecutive years immediately prior to the date of application;        (2)    a Grade 2 stationary engineer license if the individual lawfully provided stationary engineering services in the State in accordance with § 6.5–302(d) of this subtitle for 3 or more consecutive years immediately prior to the date of application;        (3)    a Grade 3 stationary engineer license if the individual lawfully provided stationary engineering services in the State in accordance with § 6.5–302(c) of this subtitle for 2 or more consecutive years immediately prior to the date of application; or        (4)    a Grade 4 stationary engineer license if the individual lawfully provided stationary engineering services in the State in accordance with § 6.5–302(b) of this subtitle for 6 or more consecutive months immediately prior to the date of application.    (b)    The Board may authorize an individual to take an examination under this section only if the applicant submits to the Board:        (1)    an examination application on the form that the Board provides;        (2)    an application fee set by the Board;        (3)    proof of eligibility for the applicable application; and        (4)    an application for the applicable license in accordance with the provisions of this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  6.5-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 6.5-307 - Waiver of Examination Requirements

    (a)    Subject to the limitations in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its voting members then serving, the Board may waive the examination requirements of this title for an individual who is licensed in another state or in a locality in another state to provide stationary engineer services.    (b)    The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:        (1)    pays to the Board the nonrefundable application fee required under § 6.5–304 of this subtitle; and        (2)    provides adequate evidence that the applicant:            (i)    meets the qualifications otherwise required by this subtitle;            (ii)    holds an active license in good standing in the other state or the locality;            (iii)    holds a license that is equivalent to the State license; and            (iv)    became licensed in the other state or the locality after meeting the state’s or locality’s requirements that are at least equivalent to the licensing requirements of the State, including the number of years of work experience equivalent to the experience required under § 6.5–303(c) of this subtitle.    (c)    The Board may grant a waiver only if the state or the locality in which the applicant is licensed waives the examination of licensees of this State to a similar extent as the State waives the examination requirements for individuals licensed in that state or locality.    (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 to the Board the nonrefundable application fee required under § 6.5–304 of this subtitle;            (ii)    holds an active stationary engineer’s license in good standing from Virginia or New Jersey, or from a locality of one of those states, that is equivalent to the State license;            (iii)    has experience in the provision of stationary engineer services that meets the time requirements of § 6.5–303 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. §  6.5-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 6.5-308 - Reexamination

    (a)    The use of unauthorized material by an applicant during an examination shall cause the immediate rejection of the application and shall bar the applicant from reexamination for at least 1 year.    (b)    (1)    An applicant who fails an examination or fails to appear for a scheduled examination shall file a new application and pay a new application fee.        (2)    An examination fee is nonrefundable.    (c)    An applicant who takes an examination required by this title shall be notified of the results of the examination as soon as practicable.    (d)    If an applicant fails an examination given under this subtitle, the applicant may retake the examination.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  6.5-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 6.5-309 - Issuance 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 the appropriate license fee required under § 6.5-207 of this title.    (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 license grade level; and        (3)    the registration number assigned by the Board to the licensee.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  6.5-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 6.5-310 - Scope of License

    While a license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide stationary engineer services in accordance with the licensee’s grade level.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  6.5-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 6.5-311 - Change of Name or Address

    A licensee shall provide the Board written notice of any change of name or address from the name or address that appears on the current license, at least 10 working days before the change is to take effect.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  6.5-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 6.5-312 - Term and Renewal of License

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section and unless a license is renewed for a 2-year term as provided in this section, the license expires every other year on the anniversary of the date of issuance of the license.    (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 as required under § 6.5–207 of this title.        (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.        (3)    The failure of a licensee to receive the notice as provided for in this subsection does not prevent the license from expiring as specified under subsection (a) of this section.    (c)    Before a license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the licensee:        (1)    otherwise is entitled to be licensed;        (2)    pays to the Board the appropriate license renewal fee required under § 6.5-207 of this title; and        (3)    submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board provides.    (d)    (1)    The Board shall renew the license of and issue a renewal certificate to each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.        (2)    The Board shall include on each renewal certificate that the Board issues the date on which the current license expires.    (e)    The Secretary may determine that licenses issued under this subtitle shall expire on a staggered basis.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  6.5-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 6.5-313 - Reinstatement of Expired License

    (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 § 6.5–312 of this subtitle and pays to the Board all past due renewal fees; and        (3)    except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board, in addition to all past due renewal fees.    (b)    (1)    If an individual has failed to renew a license for any reason and then applies to the Board for reinstatement more than 2 years after the license has expired, the Board may:            (i)    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, reinstate the license.        (2)    The Board may reinstate a license under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection only if the individual:            (i)    meets the renewal requirements of § 6.5–312 of this subtitle and pays to the Board all past due renewal fees;            (ii)    if required by the Board, states reasons why reinstatement should be granted; and            (iii)    except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board, in addition to all past due renewal fees.    (c)    The Board may waive a reinstatement fee for a licensee who provides evidence satisfactory to the Board that the licensee did not provide stationary engineer services during the time the license lapsed.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  6.5-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 6.5-315 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 6.5-314 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual 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.    (c)    If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Board may hear and determine the matter.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  6.5-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 6.5-316 - Appeal

    A person aggrieved by a final action of the Board may take an appeal as specified under §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  6.5-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Disciplinary Actions; Penalties|Section 6.5-401 - Practice Without License Prohibited

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not perform, attempt to perform, or offer to perform the functions of a stationary engineer in the State unless licensed by the Board in the appropriate grade to provide such services.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  6.5-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Disciplinary Actions; Penalties|Section 6.5-402 - Prohibited Activities

    A person may not:         (1)    use or attempt to use the license of another individual; or        (2)    impersonate another individual who holds a license.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  6.5-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Disciplinary Actions; Penalties|Section 6.5-403 - Prohibited Activities -- Allowing Others to Provide Services Without License

    (a)    A person may not allow an individual to provide services as a stationary engineer if the individual does not hold an appropriate license issued by the Board.    (b)    A person may not allow an individual to provide services as a stationary engineer outside the scope of that individual’s license grade.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  6.5-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Disciplinary Actions; Penalties|Section 6.5-404 - Penalties

    (a)    A person who violates § 6.5-401, § 6.5-402, or § 6.5-403 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:        (1)    a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both; and        (2)    on a second or subsequent conviction, a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.    (b)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided by this title, the Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.        (2)    In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider:            (i)    the seriousness of the violation;            (ii)    the harm caused by the violation;            (iii)    the good faith of the violator;            (iv)    any history of previous violations by the violator; and            (v)    any other relevant factors.        (3)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  6.5-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 5 - Short Title|Section 6.5-501 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Stationary Engineers Act”.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  6.5-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers|Subtitle 5 - Short Title|Section 6.5-502 - Termination of Title

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2024.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  7-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 7 - Foresters|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 7-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the State Board of Foresters.    (c)    (1)    Notwithstanding § 5–101 of the Natural Resources Article, “forestry” means the application, for compensation, of scientific techniques to the planting, conservation, protection, and management of trees and related resources for their continuing use, whether found in large numbers and areas commonly known as forests, woodlands, and woodlots or in small groupings and individual trees in suburban and urban settings.        (2)    “Forestry” includes:            (i)    consultation, investigation, evaluation, or planning of any forestry activity that is described under paragraph (1) of this subsection; or            (ii)    having responsibility for any forestry activity that is described under paragraph (1) of this subsection.        (3)    “Forestry” does not include:            (i)    the services of a tree expert, as defined under § 5–415(c) of the Natural Resources Article;            (ii)    practices and services generally provided by:                1.    an arboriculturist;                2.    a gardener;                3.    a horticulturist;                4.    a landscape contractor;                5.    a landscape gardener;                6.    a nurseryman; or                7.    an orchardist; or            (iii)    the cutting, hauling, handling, or processing of forest products.    (d)    “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice forestry.    (e)    “Licensed forester” means, unless the context requires otherwise, an individual who is licensed by the Board to practice forestry.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  7-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 7 - Foresters|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 7-102 - Legislative Policy

    The purposes of this title are to benefit and protect the public and to promote the public welfare by regulating persons who practice forestry in the State.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  7-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 7 - Foresters|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Foresters|Section 7-201 - Established

    There is a State Board of Foresters in the Department.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  7-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 7 - Foresters|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Foresters|Section 7-203 - Officers

    (a)    From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and a secretary.    (b)    The manner of election of officers shall be as the Board determines.    (c)    The secretary of the Board shall be covered by a surety bond in the form and amount required by law.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  7-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 7 - Foresters|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Foresters|Section 7-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    A majority of the authorized membership of the Board is a quorum.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board determines.        (2)    The Board may hold special meetings as provided in its bylaws, but the Board may not hold more than 1 meeting in a calendar month.    (c)    A member of the Board:        (1)    may not receive compensation; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (d)    The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  7-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 7 - Foresters|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Foresters|Section 7-205 - Investigative and Enforcement Powers

    (a)    Subject to the State budget, the Board may employ an investigative staff to investigate a charge that is made against a licensed forester and alleges facts that constitute:        (1)    a ground for disciplinary action under this title; or        (2)    a violation of this title.    (b)    The Board may administer oaths.    (c)    (1)    The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with:            (i)    a disciplinary action under § 7-309 of this title; or            (ii)    a proceeding brought for an alleged violation of this title.        (2)    A subpoena shall be signed by the chairman of the Board and sealed with the seal of the Board.        (3)    If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the Board, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  7-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 7 - Foresters|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Foresters|Section 7-206 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt:        (1)    any bylaw for the conduct of the proceedings of the Board; and        (2)    any regulation to carry out this title.    (b)    In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Board:        (1)    shall administer this title;        (2)    shall adopt a seal; and        (3)    shall keep a record of its proceedings.    (c)    The Board shall keep a record that, for each application for a license, shows:        (1)    the applicant’s:            (i)    name;            (ii)    age;            (iii)    residence;            (iv)    place of business; and            (v)    educational and other qualifications;        (2)    the date of the application;        (3)    whether the applicant was required to take an examination;        (4)    the action of the Board on the application;        (5)    the reason for the action; and        (6)    any other information the Board considers necessary.    (d)    The Board shall:        (1)    keep a list of all licensed foresters that shows the name and place of business of each licensee;        (2)    provide a copy of the list:            (i)    on request, to any member of the public; and            (ii)    every 2 years, on or before March 31, to:                1.    each licensee; and                2.    the Secretary of State.    (e)    (1)    With the advice of the established forestry associations, the Board shall adopt, by regulation, a code of ethics for practicing forestry.        (2)    The Board shall distribute a copy of the code of ethics:            (i)    to each applicant for a license; and            (ii)    on each renewal of a license, to each licensee.    (f)    The Board shall adopt regulations that implement the continuing education requirement set forth in § 7-308(c)(2) of this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  7-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 7 - Foresters|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Foresters|Section 7-207 - Disposition of Money

    The Board shall pay all money collected under this title into the General Fund of the State.