# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 6. Electricians

### Subtitle 2. State Board of Electricians

#### Section 6-205

(a) In addition to any powers and duties set forth elsewhere, the State Board shall:

  (1) twice a year hold a seminar and invite members from each local licensing jurisdiction to discuss any industry or licensing problems;

  (2) adopt regulations to establish:

    (i) application and examination fees;

    (ii) continuing education requirements; and

    (iii) application deadlines;

  (3) enforce, within 18 months of issuance, minimum standards for the provision of electrical services consistent with the most recently issued version of the National Fire Protection Association 70: National Electrical Code;

  (4) issue licenses;

  (5) keep records of its proceedings; and

  (6) adopt any other regulations necessary to carry out this title.

(b) The continuing education requirements adopted under this section shall:

  (1) be based on the National Electrical Code or any local variants adopted by a local board;

  (2) consist of a course or training on practical techniques, installation procedures, or other relevant topics; and

  (3) be administered by:

    (i) a college or an apprenticeship program approved by the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning or the federal Office of Apprenticeship;

    (ii) a state or nationally recognized training program; or

    (iii) another person approved by the State Board.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)