Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Section 9A-205 - Powers and Duties of Board

(a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere, the Board shall:
        (1)    adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;
        (2)    adopt and enforce a code that sets minimum standards for installing, altering, remodeling, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, hydronic, and refrigeration systems;
        (3)    administer examinations;
        (4)    issue licenses;
        (5)    keep a list of all licensees;
        (6)    keep a record of its proceedings; and
        (7)    adopt an official seal.
    (b)    The Board shall enter into a cooperative agreement with a county for the county to enforce the code adopted under this section.
    (c)    If a county has adopted a code prior to January 1, 1988 the county code shall apply within that county.
    (d)    The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secretary.