<section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-101" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions"> <level label="a"> <text>In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>“Board” means the State Board of Stationary Engineers.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>“Boiler” means:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a closed vessel in which water is heated, steam is generated, steam is superheated, or a combination of these functions is accomplished, under pressure or vacuum for use externally to the vessel by the direct application of heat from the combustion of fuels or from electricity or nuclear energy; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a fired unit for heating or vaporizing liquids other than water if the unit is separate from a processing system and is complete within itself.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>“Heating boiler” means:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a steam boiler that operates at pressures not exceeding 15 psig; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a hot water boiler that operates at pressures not exceeding 160 psig or temperatures not exceeding 250 degrees Fahrenheit.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>“License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to perform the functions of a stationary engineer.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>“License” includes, unless the context requires otherwise:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a Grade 5 license;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a Grade 4 license;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>a Grade 3 license;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>a Grade 2 license; and</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>a Grade 1 license.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>“Provide stationary engineer services” means to oversee the operation of a power plant, plant of machinery, or boiler, each generating pressure of more than 15 psi and operating at 30 or more horsepower.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>“Provide stationary engineer services” does not include overseeing the operation of a heating boiler.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>“Stationary engineer” means an individual who is licensed by the Board to provide stationary engineer services in accordance with the license grades described in § 6.5–302 of this title.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-102" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions"> <text>The purpose of this title is to establish a licensing program to ensure that qualified individuals provide stationary engineer services to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>protect the public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>provide for the safe operation of power plants, plants of machinery, and boilers; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>promote high professional standards.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-103" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions"> <text>The provisions of this title and any regulations adopted under this title may not supersede the authority of the Board of Boiler Rules to implement boiler and pressure vessel safety standards established under Title 12, Subtitle 9 of the Public Safety Article or any regulations adopted under that subtitle.</text> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-201" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="State Board of Stationary Engineers"> <text>There is a State Board of Stationary Engineers in the Department.</text> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-202" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="State Board of Stationary Engineers"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board consists of eight members appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary and the advice and consent of the Senate.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Of the eight members of the Board:</text> <level label="i"> <text>three shall be stationary engineers;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>one shall be a representative from the boiler manufacture and design industry;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>one shall be a boiler owner;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>two shall be consumer members; and</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>one shall be the Chief Boiler Inspector of the State, or the Chief Boiler Inspector’s designee, who shall be an ex officio, nonvoting member of the Board.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Each member of the Board shall be:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a citizen of the United States; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a resident of the State.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>At least two of the engineer members of the Board shall hold a Grade 1 stationary engineer license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Each engineer member of the Board shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>have at least 10 years practical experience in running steam engines, boilers, and appliances pertaining to stationary and portable engines; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>hold a State license at all times during the member’s term on the Board.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>Each consumer member of the Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>shall be a member of the general public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may not be a licensee or otherwise be subject to regulation by the Board; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>may not have had within 1 year before appointment a financial interest in or have received compensation from a person regulated by the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>The term of a member is 3 years and begins on July 1.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2005.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>Each member of the Board is eligible for reappointment but may not serve more than two consecutive terms.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>The Governor may remove a member for incompetence, misconduct, neglect of duties, or other sufficient cause.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, a member shall be considered to have resigned if the member did not attend at least two–thirds of the Board meetings held during any consecutive 12–month period while the member was serving on the Board.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Governor may waive a member’s resignation and allow the member to continue serving if the member has been unable to attend meetings for reasons satisfactory to the Governor and the reasons are made public.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>In accordance with § 8–501 of the State Government Article, the chair shall provide notice to the Governor and the Governor shall appoint a successor.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-203" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="State Board of Stationary Engineers"> <level label="a"> <text>From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair and other officers as necessary.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The manner of election and the term of an officer shall be as the Board determines.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-204" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="State Board of Stationary Engineers"> <level label="a"> <text>A majority of the voting members then serving on the Board is a quorum.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall meet at least twice a year at a location and in an office provided by the State.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may hold special meetings as provided in its regulations.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board shall meet with and consult the Board of Boiler Rules as necessary but at least one time each year.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A member of the Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>may not receive compensation; but</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-205" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="State Board of Stationary Engineers"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>administer examinations;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>issue licenses;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>maintain a list of all licensees; and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>maintain a record of its proceedings.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board shall make available through written, electronic, or other means:</text> <level label="1"> <text>to each applicant for a license, a copy of the Maryland Stationary Engineers Act and the Board’s regulations; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on each renewal of a license, to each licensee, a copy of any amendments to the Maryland Stationary Engineers Act and the Board’s regulations that took effect during the 2-year period ending on the date of renewal.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-206" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="State Board of Stationary Engineers"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may investigate any complaint that alleges a violation of this title.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>On receipt of the results of an investigation made under this section, the Board shall promptly take action that is appropriate under this title to ensure compliance with the title.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>If the Board concludes that any conduct alleged to be in violation of this title will result in harm to a citizen of the State, the Board may seek a permanent or temporary injunction with respect to the conduct from the circuit court of any county in which the alleged violation occurs.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>In seeking an injunction under this subsection, the Board is not required to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>post bond;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>allege or prove that an adequate remedy at law does not exist; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>allege or prove that substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation of the provision.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A member of the Board may not be held personally liable for any action taken under this subsection in good faith and with reasonable grounds.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board, or a hearing officer designated by the Board, may administer oaths, hold hearings, and take testimony about all matters within the jurisdiction of the Board.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board or its designee may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a disciplinary action brought under § 6.5-314 of this title; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a proceeding brought for an alleged violation of this title.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may compel compliance with the subpoena.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A member of the Board may not be held personally liable for any action taken under this section.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-207" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="State Board of Stationary Engineers"> <level label="a"> <text>Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may set by regulation reasonable fees for its services.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Except for examination fees, which may not exceed the costs of administering the examination, the fees charged shall be:</text> <level label="1"> <text>set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>based on the calculations performed by the Secretary under § 2–106.10 of the Business Regulation Article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board shall publish a schedule of the fees set by the Board.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall pay all fees collected under this title to the Comptroller.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the Occupational Mechanical Licensing Boards’ Fund established in § 2–106.9 of the Business Regulation Article.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-208" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="State Board of Stationary Engineers"> <text>The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secretary.</text> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-301" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as otherwise provided in this title or §§ 10–14A–03 and 10–14B–03 of the State Government Article, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to provide stationary engineer services before the individual may provide stationary engineer services in the State.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>In this subsection, “resource recovery facility” means a facility that processes solid waste to produce valuable resources, including steam, electricity, metals, or refuse–derived fuel.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An individual who provides stationary engineer services at a resource recovery facility that generates steam or electricity is not required to be licensed by the Board to provide stationary engineer services if the individual is certified to operate a resource recovery facility under regulations adopted by the Secretary of the Environment.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-302" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <level label="a"> <text>A Grade 5 stationary engineer licensee may oversee the operation of a boiler that:</text> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>can be operated at 30 to 99 horsepower; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>is located in a building not open for public use;</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is inspected in accordance with the boiler laws and regulations by a special inspector or a deputy boiler inspector;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>if not equipped with a 24–hour computerized monitoring system and automatic controls, is visited by a Grade 5 licensee at least once every 24 hours that the boiler is in operation; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>if equipped with a 24–hour computerized monitoring system and automatic controls, is visited by a Grade 5 licensee at least once per week that the boiler is in operation, if the licensee:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is responsible for the safe operation of the equipment at all times;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>is available to observe the monitoring equipment or devices and make the necessary adjustments at least once every 24 hours; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>maintains a daily inspection log.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A Grade 4 stationary engineer licensee may oversee the operation of a boiler that:</text> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>can operate at 30 to 99 horsepower; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>is located in a building open for public use;</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is inspected in accordance with the boiler laws and regulations by a special inspector or a deputy boiler inspector;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>if not equipped with a 24–hour computerized monitoring system and automatic controls, is attended by a Grade 4 licensee as follows:</text> <level label="i"> <text>at all times that the boiler is in operation; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if located in a school:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at all times during regular school hours; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>only when at least 150 students, faculty, or members of the public occupy the building where the boiler is located during nonregular school hours;</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>if equipped with a 24–hour computerized monitoring system and automatic controls, is attended by a Grade 4 licensee as follows:</text> <level label="i"> <text>if located in a hospital, hotel, residential facility, or other building generally open to the public, is visited at least once every 8 hours that the building is open for public use, if the licensee:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is responsible for the safe operation of such equipment at all times;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is available to observe the monitoring equipment or devices and make necessary adjustments at least once every 24 hours; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>maintains a daily inspection log; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if located in a school, is visited at least once every 8 hours:</text> <level label="1"> <text>during regular school hours; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>during nonregular school hours when the school building in which the boiler is located is occupied by at least 150 students, faculty, or members of the public, if the licensee:</text> </level> <level label="A"> <text>is responsible for the safe operation of such equipment at all times;</text> </level> <level label="B"> <text>is available to observe the monitoring equipment or devices and make necessary adjustments at least once every 24 hours; and</text> </level> <level label="C"> <text>maintains a daily inspection log.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A Grade 3 stationary engineer licensee may oversee the operation of a boiler that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>can operate at 100 to 299 horsepower;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is inspected in accordance with the boiler laws and regulations by a special inspector or a deputy boiler inspector;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>if not equipped with a 24–hour computerized monitoring system and automatic controls, has a Grade 3 licensee in attendance at all times that the boiler is in operation; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>if equipped with a 24–hour computerized monitoring system and automatic controls, is attended by a Grade 3 licensee as follows:</text> <level label="i"> <text>if not located in a building open for public use, does not require regular full–time attendance or scheduled visitation, if the licensee:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is responsible for the safe operation of such equipment at all times;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is available to observe the monitoring equipment or devices and make necessary adjustments at least once every 24 hours; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>maintains a daily inspection log; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if located in a school, hospital, hotel, residential facility, or other building generally open to the public, is visited at least once every 8 hours that the building is open for public use, if the licensee:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is responsible for the safe operation of such equipment at all times;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is available to observe the monitoring equipment or devices and make necessary adjustments at least once every 24 hours; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>maintains a daily inspection log.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A Grade 2 stationary engineer licensee may oversee the operation of a boiler that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>can operate at 300 to 499 horsepower;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is inspected in accordance with the boiler laws and regulations by a special inspector or a deputy boiler inspector;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>if not equipped with a 24–hour computerized monitoring system and automatic controls, has a Grade 2 licensee in attendance at all times that the boiler is in operation; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>if equipped with a 24–hour computerized monitoring system and automatic controls, is attended by a Grade 2 licensee as follows:</text> <level label="i"> <text>if not located in a building open for public use, does not require regular full–time attendance or scheduled visitation, if the licensee:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is responsible for the safe operation of such equipment at all times;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is available to observe the monitoring equipment or devices and make necessary adjustments at least once every 24 hours; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>maintains a daily inspection log; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if located in a school, hospital, hotel, residential facility, or other building generally open to the public, is visited at least once every 8 hours that the building is open for public use, if the licensee:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is responsible for the safe operation of such equipment at all times;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is available to observe the monitoring equipment or devices and make necessary adjustments at least once every 24 hours; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>maintains a daily inspection log.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A Grade 1 stationary engineer licensee may oversee the operation of a boiler that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>can operate at 500 or more horsepower;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is inspected in accordance with the boiler laws and regulations by a special inspector or a deputy boiler inspector;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>if not equipped with a 24–hour computerized monitoring system and automatic controls, has a Grade 1 licensee in attendance at all times that the boiler is in operation; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>if equipped with a 24–hour computerized monitoring system and automatic controls and is attended by a Grade 1 licensee as follows:</text> <level label="i"> <text>if not located in a building open for public use, does not require regular visitation, if the licensee:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is responsible for the safe operation of such equipment at all times;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is available to observe the monitoring equipment or devices and make necessary adjustments at least once every 24 hours; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>maintains a daily inspection log; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if located in a school, hospital, hotel, residential facility, or other building generally open to the public, is visited at least once every 8 hours that the building is open for public use, if the licensee:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is responsible for the safe operation of such equipment at all times;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is available to observe the monitoring equipment or devices and make necessary adjustments at least once every 24 hours; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>maintains a daily inspection log.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-303" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as otherwise provided in this title, to qualify for licensure as a stationary engineer, an applicant shall meet the requirements of this section and pass an examination administered by the Board.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>In addition to the other qualifications for a license set forth in this subtitle, an applicant shall qualify under this section by meeting the educational and experience requirements set forth in subsection (c) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>An applicant for the Grade 1 stationary engineer’s examination qualifies under this section if the applicant possesses at least one of the following qualifications:</text> <level label="i"> <text>5 years of documented experience as an active Grade 2 stationary engineer under the direction and control of a Grade 1 stationary engineer, toward which an applicant may receive:</text> <level label="1"> <text>1 year of credit for 6 credit hours of classes or continuing education units in boiler safety or operations; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>1 year of credit for holding a current active license as a:</text> </level> <level label="A"> <text>master plumber;</text> </level> <level label="B"> <text>master heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, and refrigeration contractor; or</text> </level> <level label="C"> <text>master restricted heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration contractor;</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a 4–year degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university or college;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>licensure as a professional engineer including:</text> <level label="1"> <text>1 year of documented experience as a professional engineer; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>1 year of documented experience as a Grade 2 stationary engineer under the direction and control of a Grade 1 stationary engineer; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>a valid marine engineer’s certificate or a chief petty officer’s certificate from the United States Navy with documentation of steam boiler engineer training.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An applicant for a Grade 2 stationary engineer’s examination qualifies under this section if the applicant possesses at least one of the following qualifications:</text> <level label="i"> <text>36 months of documented experience as an active Grade 3 engineer under the direction and control of a licensed Grade 2 or Grade 1 stationary engineer, that may include:</text> <level label="1"> <text>1 year of credit for 6 credit hours of classes or continuing education units in boiler safety or operations; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>1 year of credit for holding a current active license as a:</text> </level> <level label="A"> <text>master plumber;</text> </level> <level label="B"> <text>master heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, and refrigeration contractor; or</text> </level> <level label="C"> <text>master restricted heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration contractor;</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a 4–year degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university or college;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>licensure as a professional engineer and 6 months of documented experience as a Grade 3, Grade 4, or Grade 5 stationary engineer; or</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>a valid marine engineer’s certificate or chief petty officer’s certificate from the United States Navy.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>An applicant for a Grade 3 stationary engineer’s examination qualifies under this section if the applicant possesses at least one of the following qualifications:</text> <level label="i"> <text>2 years of documented experience as an active Grade 4 or Grade 5 stationary engineer;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>1 year of documented experience as an active Grade 4 or Grade 5 engineer and 6 credit hours or continuing education units of classes in boiler operations or safety; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>a valid marine engineer’s certificate or chief petty officer’s certificate from the United States Navy.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>An applicant for a Grade 4 stationary engineer’s examination qualifies under this section if the applicant possesses at least one of the following qualifications:</text> <level label="i"> <text>6 months of documented experience as an active Grade 5 stationary engineer; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>3 credit hours or continuing education units of classes in boiler operations or safety.</text> </level> </level> <level label="5"> <text>An applicant for a Grade 5 stationary engineer’s examination qualifies under this section if the applicant possesses a high school diploma or graduate equivalence diploma.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-303.1" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may authorize an applicant to take a license examination if the Board determines that the work experience of the applicant is substantially equivalent to the work experience requirements of a licensee for the license level requested by the applicant.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>In evaluating the work experience of an applicant, the Board shall consider:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the size of the operation or plant at which the applicant acquired the work experience;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the type of machinery the applicant used in acquiring the work experience; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>the job responsibilities or duties of the applicant; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the time period in which the applicant held each job responsibility or duty.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>An applicant may receive not more than 2 years of work experience credit under this section if the Board determines that the work experience is acquired through:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a formal course of study; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>professional training.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-304" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <level label="a"> <text>An applicant for a license shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>submit to the Board:</text> <level label="i"> <text>an application on the form that the Board provides; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>any relevant document that the Board requires; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>pay to the Board or the Board’s designee:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a nonrefundable application fee set by the Board; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>an examination fee set by the Board in an amount not to exceed the cost of the required examination.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An application shall be made under oath.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>If the Board finds that an application form and the accompanying documentation do not demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements for a license under this subtitle, the Board may require the applicant to submit additional information or documentation.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-305" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall examine all engineers who are at least 18 years old and who otherwise qualify for examination.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board periodically shall offer the examinations required under this subtitle to qualified applicants at the times and places that the Board determines.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board shall give each qualified applicant notice of the time and place of examination.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board shall determine the subjects, scope, and form of and passing scores for examinations given under this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-306" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may use a testing service to administer the examination required under this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If the Board uses a testing service, the testing service, subject to the requirements set by the Board, shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>set the time and place of the examination;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>give qualified applicants notice of the time and place of the examination;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>charge an examination fee not to exceed the cost of administering the examination; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>furnish any information that the Board may require the testing service to provide.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-306.1" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <level label="a"> <text>Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may authorize an applicant to take an examination for:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Grade 1 stationary engineer license if the individual lawfully provided stationary engineering services in the State in accordance with § 6.5–302(e) of this subtitle for 5 or more consecutive years immediately prior to the date of application;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Grade 2 stationary engineer license if the individual lawfully provided stationary engineering services in the State in accordance with § 6.5–302(d) of this subtitle for 3 or more consecutive years immediately prior to the date of application;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a Grade 3 stationary engineer license if the individual lawfully provided stationary engineering services in the State in accordance with § 6.5–302(c) of this subtitle for 2 or more consecutive years immediately prior to the date of application; or</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a Grade 4 stationary engineer license if the individual lawfully provided stationary engineering services in the State in accordance with § 6.5–302(b) of this subtitle for 6 or more consecutive months immediately prior to the date of application.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may authorize an individual to take an examination under this section only if the applicant submits to the Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>an examination application on the form that the Board provides;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>an application fee set by the Board;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>proof of eligibility for the applicable application; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>an application for the applicable license in accordance with the provisions of this title.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-307" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <level label="a"> <text>Subject to the limitations in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its voting members then serving, the Board may waive the examination requirements of this title for an individual who is licensed in another state or in a locality in another state to provide stationary engineer services.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:</text> <level label="1"> <text>pays to the Board the nonrefundable application fee required under § 6.5–304 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>provides adequate evidence that the applicant:</text> <level label="i"> <text>meets the qualifications otherwise required by this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>holds an active license in good standing in the other state or the locality;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>holds a license that is equivalent to the State license; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>became licensed in the other state or the locality after meeting the state’s or locality’s requirements that are at least equivalent to the licensing requirements of the State, including the number of years of work experience equivalent to the experience required under § 6.5–303(c) of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may grant a waiver only if the state or the locality in which the applicant is licensed waives the examination of licensees of this State to a similar extent as the State waives the examination requirements for individuals licensed in that state or locality.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>In this subsection, “BRAC” means the Base Realignment and Closure process as announced by the United States Department of Defense.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, the Board shall grant a waiver to an applicant who files a request before July 1, 2012, if the applicant:</text> <level label="i"> <text>pays to the Board the nonrefundable application fee required under § 6.5–304 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>holds an active stationary engineer’s license in good standing from Virginia or New Jersey, or from a locality of one of those states, that is equivalent to the State license;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>has experience in the provision of stationary engineer services that meets the time requirements of § 6.5–303 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>has relocated to the State as a family member of a BRAC employee.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-308" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <level label="a"> <text>The use of unauthorized material by an applicant during an examination shall cause the immediate rejection of the application and shall bar the applicant from reexamination for at least 1 year.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>An applicant who fails an examination or fails to appear for a scheduled examination shall file a new application and pay a new application fee.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An examination fee is nonrefundable.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>An applicant who takes an examination required by this title shall be notified of the results of the examination as soon as practicable.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>If an applicant fails an examination given under this subtitle, the applicant may retake the examination.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-309" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <level label="a"> <text>If an applicant qualifies for a license under this subtitle, the Board shall send the applicant a notice that states that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the applicant has qualified for a license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the Board will issue a license to the applicant on receipt of the appropriate license fee required under § 6.5-207 of this title.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>On payment of the license fee, the Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the full name of the licensee;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the license grade level; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the registration number assigned by the Board to the licensee.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-310" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <text>While a license is in effect, it authorizes the licensee to provide stationary engineer services in accordance with the licensee’s grade level.</text> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-311" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <text>A licensee shall provide the Board written notice of any change of name or address from the name or address that appears on the current license, at least 10 working days before the change is to take effect.</text> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-312" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section and unless a license is renewed for a 2-year term as provided in this section, the license expires every other year on the anniversary of the date of issuance of the license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall mail or electronically transmit to the licensee:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a renewal application form; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a notice that states:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the date on which the current license expires; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the amount of the renewal fee as required under § 6.5–207 of this title.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If an electronic transmission under paragraph (1) of this subsection is returned to the Board as undeliverable, the Board shall mail to the licensee, at the last known address of the licensee, the materials required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 10 business days of the date the Board received the notice that the electronic transmission was undeliverable.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The failure of a licensee to receive the notice as provided for in this subsection does not prevent the license from expiring as specified under subsection (a) of this section.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Before a license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the licensee:</text> <level label="1"> <text>otherwise is entitled to be licensed;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>pays to the Board the appropriate license renewal fee required under § 6.5-207 of this title; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board provides.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall renew the license of and issue a renewal certificate to each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board shall include on each renewal certificate that the Board issues the date on which the current license expires.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Secretary may determine that licenses issued under this subtitle shall expire on a staggered basis.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-313" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who, for any reason, has failed to renew the license, if the individual:</text> <level label="1"> <text>applies to the Board for reinstatement within 2 years after the license expires;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>meets the renewal requirements of § 6.5–312 of this subtitle and pays to the Board all past due renewal fees; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board, in addition to all past due renewal fees.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>If an individual has failed to renew a license for any reason and then applies to the Board for reinstatement more than 2 years after the license has expired, the Board may:</text> <level label="i"> <text>require the individual to reapply for a license in the same manner as an applicant applies for an original license under this subtitle; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, reinstate the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may reinstate a license under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection only if the individual:</text> <level label="i"> <text>meets the renewal requirements of § 6.5–312 of this subtitle and pays to the Board all past due renewal fees;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if required by the Board, states reasons why reinstatement should be granted; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board, in addition to all past due renewal fees.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may waive a reinstatement fee for a licensee who provides evidence satisfactory to the Board that the licensee did not provide stationary engineer services during the time the license lapsed.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-314" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to the hearing provisions of § 6.5-315 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee:</text> <level label="i"> <text>fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>under the laws of the United States or of any state, is convicted of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a felony; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a misdemeanor that is directly related to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or licensee to provide services as a stationary engineer;</text> </level> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>fails to control or supervise adequately a person who, while under the supervision of a licensee, provides services as a stationary engineer;</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>permits a licensee to provide services as a stationary engineer outside the scope of that individual’s license grade;</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>permits an individual to provide services as a stationary engineer without the appropriate license issued by the Board;</text> </level> <level label="vii"> <text>is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while operating an engine, boiler, or other type of power equipment;</text> </level> <level label="viii"> <text>is guilty of negligence, incompetence, or misconduct while providing stationary engineer services;</text> </level> <level label="ix"> <text>violates any regulation adopted under this title; or</text> </level> <level label="x"> <text>violates any provision of this title.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>Instead of or in addition to reprimanding a licensee or suspending or revoking a license under this subsection, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>To determine the amount of the penalty imposed under this subsection, the Board shall consider:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the seriousness of the violation;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the harm caused by the violation;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the good faith of the licensee; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>any history of previous violations by the licensee.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board shall consider the following facts in the granting, denial, renewal, suspension, or revocation of a license or the reprimand of a licensee when an applicant or licensee is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor described in subsection (a)(1)(iii) of this section:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the nature of the crime;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the relationship of the crime to the activities authorized by the license;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>with respect to a felony, the relevance of the conviction to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or licensee to provide services as a stationary engineer;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>the length of time since the conviction; and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>the behavior and activities of the applicant or licensee before and after the conviction.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-315" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 6.5-314 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Board may hear and determine the matter.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-316" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Licensing"> <text>A person aggrieved by a final action of the Board may take an appeal as specified under §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.</text> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-401" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts; Disciplinary Actions; Penalties"> <text>Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not perform, attempt to perform, or offer to perform the functions of a stationary engineer in the State unless licensed by the Board in the appropriate grade to provide such services.</text> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-402" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts; Disciplinary Actions; Penalties"> <text>A person may not:</text> <level label="1"> <text>use or attempt to use the license of another individual; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>impersonate another individual who holds a license.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-403" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts; Disciplinary Actions; Penalties"> <level label="a"> <text>A person may not allow an individual to provide services as a stationary engineer if the individual does not hold an appropriate license issued by the Board.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A person may not allow an individual to provide services as a stationary engineer outside the scope of that individual’s license grade.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-404" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts; Disciplinary Actions; Penalties"> <level label="a"> <text>A person who violates § 6.5-401, § 6.5-402, or § 6.5-403 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on a second or subsequent conviction, a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as otherwise provided by this title, the Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the seriousness of the violation;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the harm caused by the violation;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the good faith of the violator;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>any history of previous violations by the violator; and</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>any other relevant factors.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-501" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Short Title"> <text>This title may be cited as the “Maryland Stationary Engineers Act”.</text> </section> <section article="gbo" article_name="Business Occupations and Professions" number="6.5-502" title_number="6.5" title_name="Stationary Engineers" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Short Title"> <text>Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2034.</text> </section>