Sec. 2-253.54. Issuance of licenses; restrictions
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-253.54 (2026)
Sec. 2-253.54. Issuance of licenses; restrictionsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board shall review all applications for issuance and renewal of licenses, including all pertinent information and recommendations from the Director and other sources related to the applications.
(1)
The Board may deny an application for issuance or renewal of a license upon review of the applicant's record of compliance with the laws of the State of Maryland and Prince George's County. The Director shall obtain that record from official sources, and forward it to the Board.
(2)
The Board shall, by examination, determine the knowledge of each applicant for license as Master Electrician, Limited, concerning electrical work and the Electrical Code and its application to the trade. The Board shall determine whether an applicant has successfully completed that examination, by application of criteria established by the Board.
(3)
The Board may request further information from the Director or other sources, make independent investigations, or conduct further examinations of an applicant, at its discretion.
(b)
The Board shall certify to the Director whether an applicant is qualified to be licensed within thirty (30) days after the next meeting of the Board following receipt of all information requested by the Board pertaining to an applicant, unless the time is extended for good cause.
(1)
An applicant for license as an Electrical Contractor, Limited, shall satisfy the Board that the applicant will comply with the Electrical Code and the laws of the State of Maryland and Prince George's County, and will fully perform all electrical contracts.
(2)
An applicant for license as a Master Electrician, Limited shall satisfy the Board that the applicant has acquired the technical competence and experience to comply with the Electrical Code.
(c)
If the Board, upon review of all pertinent information, determines that an applicant is not qualified for issuance or renewal of a license, the Board shall deny the application in writing, stating the reason, and deliver that denial to the Director. The Director shall cause that denial to be personally served or mailed by certified mail to the address of the applicant supplied on their application.
(1)
The Board shall, upon denial of an application, offer the applicant an opportunity for a public hearing at which he may show cause why the application should not be denied.
(2)
An applicant, upon denial of the applicant's application, may appeal that denial to the Circuit Court by filing notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Circuit Court not later than thirty (30) days after notice of denial of their application is personally served or mailed.
(3)
An applicant shall be given an opportunity to review all records of the Board pertinent to the applicant's appeal or request for public hearing in accordance with the procedures established by the Board.
(d)
The Director shall issue a license or renewal of a license to an applicant who has been certified by the Board, and who has paid the required application fee.
(e)
A licensee shall notify the Board of any civil or criminal proceeding instituted against them for commission of a crime involving moral turpitude, or for violation of the Electrical Code, or any law of the County or State of Maryland related to the performance of electrical work. Upon termination of such civil or criminal proceeding the licensee shall notify the Board of the result of the proceeding.
(f)
Any person issued a Master Electrician, Limited, License will be issued an electronic downloadable license, which is to be carried by the licensee, and, upon request, the licensee shall provide the license including license number.