(a) (1) Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, a professional engineer may practice engineering for others through:
(i) a corporation as an officer, employee, or agent of the corporation;
(ii) a limited liability company as a member, employee, or agent of the limited liability company; or
(iii) a partnership as a partner, employee, or agent of the partnership.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership may provide engineering services through one or more professional engineers.
(b) A professional engineer who practices engineering through a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership under this subtitle shall be subject to all of the provisions of this title that relate to practicing engineering.
(c) (1) A corporation, limited liability company, or partnership that provides engineering services under this subtitle is not, by its compliance with this subtitle, relieved of any responsibility that the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership may have for an act or omission of its officer, member, partner, employee, or agent.
(2) An individual who practices engineering through a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership is not, by reason of the individual’s employment or other relationship with the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, relieved of any professional responsibility that the individual may have regarding that practice.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 14 - Professional Engineers
Section 14-401 - Practice Through Corporation, Limited Liability Company, or Partnership Authorized
Section 14-402 - Permit Required; Exception
Section 14-403 - Requirements for Permit
Section 14-404 - Application for Permit
Section 14-406 - Authority Conferred
Section 14-407 - Expiration and Renewal
Section 14-408 - Notice to Board of Changes
Section 14-409 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, Revocations; Penalties
Section 14-411 - Extension of Permit Term Pending Investigation or Legal Proceedings
Section 14-412 - Providing Services During Suspension or Revocation of Permit Prohibited
Section 14-413 - Reinstatement -- Revoked or Suspended Permits