(a) To qualify for a State license, an applicant shall meet the requirements of this section.
(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an applicant for a master electrician license shall have been engaged or employed regularly and principally in providing electrical services for all types of electrical equipment and apparatuses for at least 7 years while under the direction and supervision of:
(i) a master electrician; or
(ii) a similarly qualified employee of a governmental unit.
(2) The State Board may allow an applicant up to 3 years of credit toward the experience required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the State Board determines that the applicant has completed a formal course of study or professional training in electrical installation comparable to the required experience.
(c) An applicant for a journeyperson electrician license shall have been engaged or employed regularly and principally in providing electrical services for all types of electrical equipment and apparatuses for at least 4 years while under the direction and supervision of:
(1) a master electrician; or
(2) an employee of a governmental unit who is similarly qualified as a master electrician licensed under this title.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the State Board under this subtitle.
(e) The State Board may investigate the qualifications of each applicant to determine whether the applicant meets the requirements of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Section 6-301 - Local Licensing Regulations
Section 6-302 - Scope of State License
Section 6-303 - License Exception
Section 6-304 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 6-305 - Applications for State License
Section 6-306.1 - Use of Testing Service to Administer Examinations
Section 6-307 - Waiver of Examination Requirements Generally
Section 6-307.1 - Waiver of Experience Requirements for Journeyperson Electrician License
Section 6-308 - Reciprocal Waiver of Examination Requirements -- Out-of-State Applicant
Section 6-309 - Issuance and Contents of State License
Section 6-310 - Term, Renewal, and Nontransferability of License
Section 6-311 - Inactive Status
Section 6-312 - Reinstatement of Expired State Licenses
Section 6-313 - Electrical Inspector
Section 6-314 - Change of Name, Address, or Employment
Section 6-315 - Effect of Lapse, Suspension, or Surrender of State License on Disciplinary Actions
Section 6-316 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds; Evidence
Section 6-317 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings
Section 6-318 - Judicial Review
Section 6-319 - Limitations on and Effects of Disciplinary Actions; Reinstatement
Section 6-320 - Notices of Revocation, Suspension, or Reinstatement
Section 6-321 - Disciplinary Action Against Licensed Master Electrician