(a) In addition to any powers and duties set forth elsewhere, the State Board shall:
(1) twice a year hold a seminar and invite members from each local licensing jurisdiction to discuss any industry or licensing problems;
(2) adopt regulations to establish:
(i) application and examination fees;
(ii) continuing education requirements; and
(iii) application deadlines;
(3) enforce, within 18 months of issuance, minimum standards for the provision of electrical services consistent with the most recently issued version of the National Fire Protection Association 70: National Electrical Code;
(4) issue licenses;
(5) keep records of its proceedings; and
(6) adopt any other regulations necessary to carry out this title.
(b) The continuing education requirements adopted under this section shall:
(1) be based on the National Electrical Code or any local variants adopted by a local board;
(2) consist of a course or training on practical techniques, installation procedures, or other relevant topics; and
(3) be administered by:
(i) a college or an apprenticeship program approved by the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council or the federal Office of Apprenticeship;
(ii) a state or nationally recognized training program; or
(iii) another person approved by the State Board.