Maryland § 17-101
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 17-101, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-101.
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Board” means the Marine Contractors Licensing Board.
(c) “Entity” means a business with its principal office in the State that employs more than one individual to provide marine contractor services in the State.
(d) “License” means a professional license issued by the Board to an individual or entity to perform marine contractor services in the State.
(e) “Licensed marine contractor” means an individual or entity that has received a license from the Board to perform marine contractor services.
(f) (1) “Marine contractor services” means construction, demolition, installation, alteration, repair, or salvage activities located in, on, or under State or private tidal wetlands.
(2) “Marine contractor services” includes:
(i) Dredging and filling;
(ii) The construction, demolition, installation, alteration, repair, or salvage of structures, including boathouses, boat or other personal watercraft lifts or ramps, slips, docks, floating platforms, moorings, piers, pier access structures, pilings, wetland observation platforms, wetland walkways, and wharfs; and
(iii) The construction, demolition, installation, alteration, repair, or salvage of stabilization and erosion control measures, including revetments, breakwaters, bulkheads, groins, jetties, stone sills, marsh establishments, and beach nourishment or other similar projects.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 17-101
What does Maryland Code § 17-101 cover?
Section 17-101 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 17-101?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 17-101" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 17-101 apply to my situation?
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