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2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 6-319 - Limitations on and Effects of Disciplinary Actions; Reinstatement

(a)    The State Board may not suspend a State license for more than 1 year.
(b)    The State Board may not revoke a State license for less than 1 year.
(c)    If the State Board, after a hearing, suspends a license, the State Board may allow the licensee to complete a contract to provide electrical services that is in progress and uncompleted at the time of suspension.
(d)    (1)    If a State license is revoked, the State Board may reinstate the State license after not less than 1 year.
(2)    A State license that has been revoked may be reinstated under this subsection if:
(i)    the individual whose State license has been revoked submits a written request to the State Board;
(ii)    the State Board holds a hearing on the request; and
(iii)    the State Board makes a determination to reinstate the State license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 6-320 - Notices of Revocation, Suspension, or Reinstatement

Within 30 days after taking action, the State Board shall give each local board or building official notice of the name of each master electrician whose State license has been suspended, revoked, or reinstated by the State Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 6-321 - Disciplinary Action Against Licensed Master Electrician

(a)    (1)    When a county or municipal corporation that requires a local license initiates a disciplinary action against a licensed master electrician, the county or municipal corporation shall report the disciplinary action to the State Board within 30 days of commencement of the action.
(2)    When the State Board receives notice of a local disciplinary action against a licensed electrician, the State Board shall provide notice of the disciplinary action to each local licensing jurisdiction.
(b)    Each local jurisdiction that registers electricians under § 6–603 of this title shall submit a report to the State Board on the number of complaints against electricians registered in the local jurisdiction on or before December 1 of each year.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 4 - Assignment of Local Licenses › Section 6-402 - Change in Status of State License

(a)    Subject to the limitations in this section and § 6–314 of this title, a master electrician who is licensed by the State Board and who assigns a local registration to a person who engages in the business of providing electrical services may change that assignment.
(b)    To change an assignment of a local registration, an applicant shall:
(1)    submit to the State Board an application on the form that the State Board provides;
(2)    pay to the State Board a change of status fee set by the State Board;
(3)    submit to the State Board proof of the change of status of the local registration; and
(4)    return the State license to the State Board.
(c)    On payment of the change of status fee, the State Board shall issue a new license to the applicant.
(d)    The State Board shall give each local jurisdiction notice of any change in the status of a local registration obtained by the use of a State license that will affect the status of the State license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 5 - Reciprocity › Section 6-501 - "Reciprocal License" Defined

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    (1)    “Reciprocal license” means a license to provide electrical services issued by the State Board on the basis of a registration issued by a local jurisdiction.
(2)    “Reciprocal license” includes any type or class of license that the State Board issues to provide electrical services.
(c)    (1)    “Reciprocal registration” means registration with a local jurisdiction on the basis of:
(i)    a license issued by the State Board; or
(ii)    a registration with another local jurisdiction.
(2)    “Reciprocal registration” includes any type or class of registration with a local jurisdiction to provide electrical services.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 5 - Reciprocity › Section 6-502 - Reciprocal Action

(a)    Subject to the limitations in this title, the State Board may reciprocate with a local jurisdiction to waive any of the qualifications required for any license issued under this title for an applicant for a reciprocal license.
(b)    Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, each local jurisdiction may reciprocate with the State Board or another local jurisdiction to waive any local examination requirement and the qualifications required for taking a local examination for an applicant for a reciprocal registration.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 5 - Reciprocity › Section 6-503 - Reciprocal Action Between State Board and Local Jurisdictions

(a)    Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, an individual may qualify for a reciprocal license from the State Board if the individual:
(1)    is registered with a local jurisdiction of the State to provide electrical services in the local jurisdiction;
(2)    applies for a reciprocal license of the same class or type as the applicant’s local registration that the State Board issues; and
(3)    at the time of application, does not have:
(i)    the same class or type of registration suspended or revoked by a local jurisdiction of the State; or
(ii)    a record of outstanding violations of the regulations of a local jurisdiction of the State.
(b)    The State Board shall waive any of the qualifications required for a license under this title for an individual who:
(1)    is registered with a local jurisdiction of the State, to provide the same class or type of electrical services as those permitted by the license for which the applicant is seeking a waiver; and
(2)    meets the waiver requirements of subsection (c) of this section.
(c)    The State Board shall grant a waiver under this section for an applicant who is registered with a local jurisdiction only if the applicant:
(1)    (i)    1.    qualified for the registration by passing an examination given in the local jurisdiction; and
2.    has been registered for at least 1 year immediately before the date of application; or
(ii)    1.    qualified for the registration other than by passing an examination in the local jurisdiction; and
2.    has been registered for at least 2 years immediately before the date of application;
(2)    submits a written statement from the local jurisdiction certifying:
(i)    if the registration was earned on the basis of an examination, the date of registration; and
(ii)    the registrant:
1.    is in good standing with the local jurisdiction; and
2.    has no record of outstanding violations of regulations of the local jurisdiction;
(3)    pays any reciprocal license fee set by the State Board;
(4)    if required, submits proof of general liability insurance to the State Board; and
(5)    complies with any other licensing requirements of the State Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 5 - Reciprocity › Section 6-504 - Reciprocal Action Between Local Jurisdictions

(a)    Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, an individual may qualify for a reciprocal registration from a local jurisdiction of the State if the individual:
(1)    is registered with another local jurisdiction of the State to provide electrical services in that local jurisdiction;
(2)    applies for a reciprocal registration to provide the same class or type of electrical services as those permitted by the registration the individual holds in that local jurisdiction; and
(3)    at the time of application, does not have:
(i)    a registration of the same class or type suspended or revoked by a local jurisdiction of the State; or
(ii)    a record of outstanding violations of the regulations of a local jurisdiction of the State.
(b)    A local jurisdiction of the State that registers individuals to provide electrical services shall waive any of the registration qualifications of the local jurisdiction for an individual who:
(1)    (i)    is a resident of the State; or
(ii)    meets the legal requirements of the State for establishing a principal place of business in the State;
(2)    is registered with another local jurisdiction of the State to provide electrical services of the same class or type as those permitted by the registration for which the applicant is seeking a waiver; and
(3)    meets the waiver requirements of subsection (c) of this section.
(c)    A local jurisdiction shall grant a waiver under this section for an applicant who is registered with another local jurisdiction only if the applicant:
(1)    (i)    1.    qualified for the registration by passing an examination given in that local jurisdiction; and
2.    has been registered for at least 1 year immediately before the date of application; or
(ii)    1.    qualified for the registration other than by passing an examination in that local jurisdiction; and
2.    has been registered for at least 2 years immediately before the date of application;
(2)    submits a written statement from the local jurisdiction certifying:
(i)    if a registration was earned on the basis of an examination, the date of registration; and
(ii)    the registrant:
1.    is in good standing with the local jurisdiction; and
2.    has no record of outstanding violations of the regulations of the local jurisdiction;
(3)    pays any reciprocal registration fee required by the local jurisdiction;
(4)    if required:
(i)    executes a bond to the local jurisdiction; or
(ii)    submits proof of general liability insurance to the local jurisdiction; and
(5)    complies with any other registration requirements of the local jurisdiction.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 5 - Reciprocity › Section 6-505 - Renewal; Reinstatement Prohibited; Nontransferability

(a)    Before a reciprocal license or a reciprocal registration expires, the licensee or registrant periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the licensee or registrant:
(1)    otherwise is entitled to be licensed or registered;
(2)    pays a renewal fee to:
(i)    the State Board as required under this title; or
(ii)    the local jurisdiction from which the reciprocal registration is sought; and
(3)    meets any other requirement for renewal set by:
(i)    the State Board; or
(ii)    the local jurisdiction from which the reciprocal registration is sought.
(b)    A reciprocal license or reciprocal registration issued to an individual who has failed to renew the license or registration may not be reinstated.
(c)    A reciprocal license or a reciprocal registration issued under this subtitle is not transferable.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 5 - Reciprocity › Section 6-506 - Assignment of Reciprocal License

(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an individual who holds a reciprocal license or a reciprocal registration may assign it to a person who engages in the business of providing electrical services if the individual is employed principally by the person.
(b)    An individual may reassign the reciprocal license or reciprocal registration of the individual once in a fiscal year.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 6 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 6-601 - Local License Required

(a)    This section applies only to a local jurisdiction that has applied for and received authorization to offer local master or journeyperson registration under § 6–103 of this title.
(b)    Within 60 days after the issuance of a State license to an individual, the individual shall register locally with the local jurisdiction where the individual:
(1)    resides;
(2)    has a principal business office; or
(3)    has a resident agent.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 6 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 6-602 - Waiver of Local Examination Requirements

(a)    Subject to the limitations in this section, a local jurisdiction shall waive its examination requirements for an individual who is licensed by the State Board to provide electrical services.
(b)    A local jurisdiction shall grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:
(1)    pays any registration fee that the local jurisdiction requires; and
(2)    provides adequate evidence that the applicant:
(i)    is licensed as an electrician under this title;
(ii)    holds an active State license; and
(iii)    in place of any bond requirement of a local jurisdiction, meets the insurance requirements of § 6–604 of this subtitle.
(c)    Within 10 working days after payment of any local registration fee, a local jurisdiction shall issue a local registration to each applicant who meets the requirements of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 6 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 6-603 - Electrical Permits

(a)    An electrician may obtain an electrical permit or any other similar permit from a local jurisdiction, if the electrician:
(1)    (i)    holds a State license; and
(ii)    is actively registered locally, if required;
(2)    shows proof of the State license;
(3)    pays any permit fee that the local jurisdiction requires; and
(4)    provides proof of insurance in compliance with the requirements of § 6–604 of this subtitle.
(b)    Before a local jurisdiction issues an electrical permit or similar permit to an electrician under this section, the local jurisdiction shall give the electrician notice of any local electrical requirements with which the electrician shall comply while providing electrical services in that local jurisdiction.
(c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on payment of the permit fee that the local jurisdiction requires, the local jurisdiction shall issue the appropriate permit to each applicant who meets the requirements of this section.
(2)    A local jurisdiction may delay the issuance of an electrical permit under this subsection if, for a particular job, the local jurisdiction requires the issuance of other permits, including a building permit, before issuance of the electrical permit.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 6 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 6-604 - General Liability and Property Insurance

(a)    This section does not apply to a State licensee on inactive status.
(b)    A master electrician who is licensed by the State Board and provides electrical services or a person to whom a master electrician licensed by the State Board assigns a local registration under this title shall:
(1)    maintain general liability insurance in the amount of at least $300,000;
(2)    maintain property damage insurance in the amount of at least $100,000; and
(3)    submit proof of the required insurance to the State Board.
(c)    (1)    An applicant for a State license shall submit proof of the insurance required under this section to the State Board with the license application.
(2)    The State Board may not issue a State license to an applicant to whom the insurance requirements of this section would apply unless the applicant submits proof of the insurance.
(d)    Unless an applicant meets the insurance requirements of this section, the State Board may not renew a State license of the applicant to whom the insurance requirements of this section would apply.
(e)    If the insurance required under this section is canceled, the insurer shall notify the State Board within 10 days after the date of cancellation.
(f)    If a local jurisdiction requires an applicant for a local license to execute a bond to the local jurisdiction, the applicant may satisfy the bond requirement by submitting proof of the insurance required under this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 6 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 6-605 - Employer Required to Employ Licensed Individuals -- Presence of Master Electrician or Journeyperson Electrician

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not employ an individual to provide electrical services or employ an individual to assist in providing electrical services unless the individual:
(1)    is licensed by the State Board as a master electrician;
(2)    (i)    is licensed by the State Board as a journeyperson electrician; and
(ii)    provides or assists in providing electrical services within the scope of the individual’s license; or
(3)    (i)    is licensed by the State Board as an apprentice electrician; and
(ii)    provides or assists in providing electrical services within the scope of the individual’s license.
(b)    At least one licensed master electrician or journeyperson electrician shall be present at each job site in which electrical services are provided.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 6 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 6-606 - Display of License -- Advertisement to Contain License Number -- Change or Name, Address, or Employment State Board Revenues

(a)    A master electrician shall display the master electrician’s license and the license number conspicuously in the principal place of business of the master electrician.
(b)    Each electrician advertisement in the name of a person who engages in the business of providing electrical services shall contain the license number and name of a master electrician or holder of a journeyperson electrician license whom the master electrician employs and designates to direct and control the provision of electrical services through the business of the person.
(c)    A licensee shall give the State Board written notice of any change of name, address, or employment from what appears on the current license at least 10 working days before the change is to take effect.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 6 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 6-607 - Individual License Requirements

Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not:
(1)    provide, attempt to provide, or offer to provide electrical services for compensation in the State without an appropriate license issued under this title;
(2)    assist, attempt to assist, or offer to assist in providing electrical services for compensation in the State without the required license or appropriate registration issued under this title;
(3)    provide electrical services for compensation without obtaining a permit for such services if required by a local jurisdiction; or
(4)    provide electrical services beyond the scope of the license issued to the individual under this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6 - Electricians › Subtitle 6 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 6-608 - Penalty for Violations of Subtitle -- Penalties Collected Paid Into General Fund

(a)    In this section, “officer” includes a superintendent, a manager, or an agent of a business entity, regardless of whether the business entity engages in the business of providing electrical services.
(b)    Any person, including an officer, who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1)    on a first conviction, a fine not exceeding $1,000; and
(2)    on a second or subsequent conviction, a fine not exceeding $5,000.
(c)    Any person who violates § 6–604 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
(d)    (1)    In addition to any other penalties imposed under this title, the State Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this subtitle a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.
(2)    In determining the penalty imposed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the State Board shall consider:
(i)    the seriousness of the violation;
(ii)    the good faith of the violator;
(iii)    any previous violations by the violator;
(iv)    the harmful effect of the violation; and
(v)    any other relevant factors.
(e)    The State Board shall pay any penalty collected under subsection (d) of this section into the General Fund of the State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers › Subtitle 1 - Definitions › Section 6.5-101 - Definitions

(a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Board” means the State Board of Stationary Engineers.
(c)    “Boiler” means:
(1)    a closed vessel in which water is heated, steam is generated, steam is superheated, or a combination of these functions is accomplished, under pressure or vacuum for use externally to the vessel by the direct application of heat from the combustion of fuels or from electricity or nuclear energy; or
(2)    a fired unit for heating or vaporizing liquids other than water if the unit is separate from a processing system and is complete within itself.
(d)    “Heating boiler” means:
(1)    a steam boiler that operates at pressures not exceeding 15 psig; or
(2)    a hot water boiler that operates at pressures not exceeding 160 psig or temperatures not exceeding 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
(e)    (1)    “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to perform the functions of a stationary engineer.
(2)    “License” includes, unless the context requires otherwise:
(i)    a Grade 5 license;
(ii)    a Grade 4 license;
(iii)    a Grade 3 license;
(iv)    a Grade 2 license; and
(v)    a Grade 1 license.
(f)    (1)    “Provide stationary engineer services” means to oversee the operation of a power plant, plant of machinery, or boiler, each generating pressure of more than 15 psi and operating at 30 or more horsepower.
(2)    “Provide stationary engineer services” does not include overseeing the operation of a heating boiler.
(g)    “Stationary engineer” means an individual who is licensed by the Board to provide stationary engineer services in accordance with the license grades described in § 6.5–302 of this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers › Subtitle 1 - Definitions › Section 6.5-102 - Purpose of Title

The purpose of this title is to establish a licensing program to ensure that qualified individuals provide stationary engineer services to:
(1)    protect the public;
(2)    provide for the safe operation of power plants, plants of machinery, and boilers; and
(3)    promote high professional standards.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers › Subtitle 1 - Definitions › Section 6.5-103 - Authorization to Implement Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Standards

The provisions of this title and any regulations adopted under this title may not supersede the authority of the Board of Boiler Rules to implement boiler and pressure vessel safety standards established under Title 12, Subtitle 9 of the Public Safety Article or any regulations adopted under that subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Stationary Engineers › Section 6.5-202 - Membership

(a)    (1)    The Board consists of eight members appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary and the Senate.
(2)    Of the eight members of the Board:
(i)    three shall be stationary engineers;
(ii)    one shall be a representative from the boiler manufacture and design industry;
(iii)    one shall be a boiler owner;
(iv)    two shall be consumer members; and
(v)    one shall be the Chief Boiler Inspector of the State, or the Chief Boiler Inspector’s designee, who shall be an ex officio, nonvoting member of the Board.
(b)    Each member of the Board shall be:
(1)    a citizen of the United States; and
(2)    a resident of the State.
(c)    (1)    At least two of the engineer members of the Board shall hold a Grade 1 stationary engineer license.
(2)    Each engineer member of the Board shall:
(i)    have at least 10 years practical experience in running steam engines, boilers, and appliances pertaining to stationary and portable engines; and
(ii)    hold a State license at all times during the member’s term on the Board.
(d)    Each consumer member of the Board:
(1)    shall be a member of the general public;
(2)    may not be a licensee or otherwise be subject to regulation by the Board; and
(3)    may not have had within 1 year before appointment a financial interest in or have received compensation from a person regulated by the Board.
(e)    Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(f)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years and begins on July 1.
(2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2005.
(3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(5)    Each member of the Board is eligible for reappointment but may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
(g)    (1)    The Governor may remove a member for incompetence, misconduct, neglect of duties, or other sufficient cause.
(2)    Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, a member shall be considered to have resigned if the member did not attend at least two–thirds of the Board meetings held during any consecutive 12–month period while the member was serving on the Board.
(3)    The Governor may waive a member’s resignation and allow the member to continue serving if the member has been unable to attend meetings for reasons satisfactory to the Governor and the reasons are made public.
(4)    In accordance with § 8–501 of the State Government Article, the chair shall provide notice to the Governor and the Governor shall appoint a successor.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Stationary Engineers › Section 6.5-204 - Meetings

(a)    A majority of the voting members then serving on the Board is a quorum.
(b)    (1)    The Board shall meet at least twice a year at a location and in an office provided by the State.
(2)    The Board may hold special meetings as provided in its regulations.
(3)    The Board shall meet with and consult the Board of Boiler Rules as necessary but at least one time each year.
(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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Stationary Engineers › Section 6.5-205 - Regulations

(a)    The Board shall:
(1)    adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;
(2)    administer examinations;
(3)    issue licenses;
(4)    maintain a list of all licensees; and
(5)    maintain a record of its proceedings.
(b)    The Board shall make available through written, electronic, or other means:
(1)    to each applicant for a license, a copy of the Maryland Stationary Engineers Act and the Board’s regulations; and
(2)    on each renewal of a license, to each licensee, a copy of any amendments to the Maryland Stationary Engineers Act and the Board’s regulations that took effect during the 2-year period ending on the date of renewal.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Stationary Engineers › Section 6.5-206 - Complaint

(a)    The Board may investigate any complaint that alleges a violation of this title.
(b)    On receipt of the results of an investigation made under this section, the Board shall promptly take action that is appropriate under this title to ensure compliance with the title.
(c)    (1)    If the Board concludes that any conduct alleged to be in violation of this title will result in harm to a citizen of the State, the Board may seek a permanent or temporary injunction with respect to the conduct from the circuit court of any county in which the alleged violation occurs.
(2)    In seeking an injunction under this subsection, the Board is not required to:
(i)    post bond;
(ii)    allege or prove that an adequate remedy at law does not exist; or
(iii)    allege or prove that substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation of the provision.
(3)    A member of the Board may not be held personally liable for any action taken under this subsection in good faith and with reasonable grounds.
(d)    The Board, or a hearing officer designated by the Board, may administer oaths, hold hearings, and take testimony about all matters within the jurisdiction of the Board.
(e)    (1)    The Board or its designee may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with:
(i)    a disciplinary action brought under § 6.5-314 of this title; and
(ii)    a proceeding brought for an alleged violation of this title.
(2)    If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may compel compliance with the subpoena.
(f)    A member of the Board may not be held personally liable for any action taken under this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers › Subtitle 2 - State Board of Stationary Engineers › Section 6.5-207 - Fees

(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may set by regulation reasonable fees for its services.
(b)    Except for examination fees, which may not exceed the costs of administering the examination, the fees charged shall be:
(1)    set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board; and
(2)    based on the calculations performed by the Secretary under § 2–106.10 of the Business Regulation Article.
(c)    The Board shall publish a schedule of the fees set by the Board.
(d)    (1)    The Board shall pay all fees collected under this title to the Comptroller.
(2)    The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the Occupational Mechanical Licensing Boards’ Fund established in § 2–106.9 of the Business Regulation Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 6.5-301 - License Required; Exemption for Resource Recovery Facility Owners

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to provide stationary engineer services before the individual may provide stationary engineer services in the State.
(b)    (1)    In this subsection, “resource recovery facility” means a facility that processes solid waste to produce valuable resources, including steam, electricity, metals, or refuse–derived fuel.
(2)    An individual who provides stationary engineer services at a resource recovery facility that generates steam or electricity is not required to be licensed by the Board to provide stationary engineer services if the individual is certified to operate a resource recovery facility under regulations adopted by the Secretary of the Environment.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 6.5-303.1 - Work Experience Credit

(a)    The Board may authorize an applicant to take a license examination if the Board determines that the work experience of the applicant is substantially equivalent to the work experience requirements of a licensee for the license level requested by the applicant.
(b)    In evaluating the work experience of an applicant, the Board shall consider:
(1)    the size of the operation or plant at which the applicant acquired the work experience;
(2)    the type of machinery the applicant used in acquiring the work experience; and
(3)    (i)    the job responsibilities or duties of the applicant; and
(ii)    the time period in which the applicant held each job responsibility or duty.
(c)    An applicant may receive not more than 2 years of work experience credit under this section if the Board determines that the work experience is acquired through:
(1)    a formal course of study; or
(2)    professional training.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 6.5-304 - 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)    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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 6.5-305 - Examinations

(a)    The Board shall examine all engineers who are at least 18 years old and who otherwise qualify for examination.
(b)    The Board periodically shall offer 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)    The Board shall determine the subjects, scope, and form of and passing scores for examinations given under this subtitle.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Business Occupations and Professions › Title 6.5 - Stationary Engineers › Subtitle 3 - Licensing › Section 6.5-314 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations

(a)    (1)    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 6.5-315 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee:
(i)    fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another;
(ii)    fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;
(iii)    under the laws of the United States or of any state, is convicted of:
1.    a felony; or
2.    a misdemeanor that is directly related to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or licensee to provide services as a stationary engineer;
(iv)    fails to control or supervise adequately a person who, while under the supervision of a licensee, provides services as a stationary engineer;
(v)    permits a licensee to provide services as a stationary engineer outside the scope of that individual’s license grade;
(vi)    permits an individual to provide services as a stationary engineer without the appropriate license issued by the Board;
(vii)    is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while operating an engine, boiler, or other type of power equipment;
(viii)    is guilty of negligence, incompetence, or misconduct while providing stationary engineer services;
(ix)    violates any regulation adopted under this title; or
(x)    violates any provision of this title.
(2)    (i)    Instead of or in addition to reprimanding a licensee or suspending or revoking a license under this subsection, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.
(ii)    To determine the amount of the penalty imposed under this subsection, the Board shall consider:
1.    the seriousness of the violation;
2.    the harm caused by the violation;
3.    the good faith of the licensee; and
4.    any history of previous violations by the licensee.
(3)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
(b)    The Board shall consider the following facts in the granting, denial, renewal, suspension, or revocation of a license or the reprimand of a licensee when an applicant or licensee is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor described in subsection (a)(1)(iii) of this section:
(1)    the nature of the crime;
(2)    the relationship of the crime to the activities authorized by the license;
(3)    with respect to a felony, the relevance of the conviction to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or licensee to provide services as a stationary engineer;
(4)    the length of time since the conviction; and
(5)    the behavior and activities of the applicant or licensee before and after the conviction.