Maryland § 17-601

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 17-601, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 17-601.

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Construction license” means a license issued by the clerk to do construction business.

    (c)    (1)    “Do construction business” means to agree to:

            (i)    pave or curb a sidewalk, street, or other public or private property;

            (ii)    excavate earth, rock, or other material for a foundation or other purpose; or

            (iii)    do work on or in a building or other structure that requires the use of a building material, including:

                1.    paint;

                2.    stone;

                3.    brick;

                4.    mortar;

                5.    wood;

                6.    cement;

                7.    structural iron;

                8.    structural steel;

                9.    sheet iron;

                10.    galvanized iron;

                11.    metallic piping;

                12.    tin;

                13.    lead;

                14.    electric wiring; or

                15.    any other metal.

        (2)    “Do construction business” does not include home improvement as defined in § 8–101 of this article.

    (d)    “Nonresident construction license” means a construction license issued by the clerk to a person who is incorporated or has its principal office in another state.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 17-601

What does Maryland Code § 17-601 cover?

Section 17-601 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.

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