Maryland Statutes
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.

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