Maryland § 6-503
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 6-503, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-503.
(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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 6-503
What does Maryland Code § 6-503 cover?
Section 6-503 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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