# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 6. Electricians

### Subtitle 5. Reciprocity

#### Section 6-501

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

(b)

  (1) "Reciprocal license" means a license to provide electrical services issued by the State Board on the basis of a registration issued by a local jurisdiction.

  (2) "Reciprocal license" includes any type or class of license that the State Board issues to provide electrical services.

(c)

  (1) "Reciprocal registration" means registration with a local jurisdiction on the basis of:

    (i) a license issued by the State Board; or

    (ii) a registration with another local jurisdiction.

  (2) "Reciprocal registration" includes any type or class of registration with a local jurisdiction to provide electrical services.

#### Section 6-502

(a) Subject to the limitations in this title, the State Board may reciprocate with a local jurisdiction to waive any of the qualifications required for any license issued under this title for an applicant for a reciprocal license.

(b) Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, each local jurisdiction may reciprocate with the State Board or another local jurisdiction to waive any local examination requirement and the qualifications required for taking a local examination for an applicant for a reciprocal registration.

#### Section 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.

#### Section 6-504

(a) Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, an individual may qualify for a reciprocal registration from a local jurisdiction of the State if the individual:

  (1) is registered with another local jurisdiction of the State to provide electrical services in that local jurisdiction;

  (2) applies for a reciprocal registration to provide the same class or type of electrical services as those permitted by the registration the individual holds in that local jurisdiction; and

  (3) at the time of application, does not have:

    (i) a registration of the same class or type 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) A local jurisdiction of the State that registers individuals to provide electrical services shall waive any of the registration qualifications of the local jurisdiction for an individual who:

  (1)

    (i) is a resident of the State; or

    (ii) meets the legal requirements of the State for establishing a principal place of business in the State;

  (2) is registered with another local jurisdiction of the State to provide electrical services of the same class or type as those permitted by the registration for which the applicant is seeking a waiver; and

  (3) meets the waiver requirements of subsection (c) of this section.

(c) A local jurisdiction shall grant a waiver under this section for an applicant who is registered with another local jurisdiction only if the applicant:

  (1)

    (i)

      (1) qualified for the registration by passing an examination given in that 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 that 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 a 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 the regulations of the local jurisdiction;

  (3) pays any reciprocal registration fee required by the local jurisdiction;

  (4) if required:

    (i) executes a bond to the local jurisdiction; or

    (ii) submits proof of general liability insurance to the local jurisdiction; and

  (5) complies with any other registration requirements of the local jurisdiction.

#### Section 6-505

(a) Before a reciprocal license or a reciprocal registration expires, the licensee or registrant periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the licensee or registrant:

  (1) otherwise is entitled to be licensed or registered;

  (2) pays a renewal fee to:

    (i) the State Board as required under this title; or

    (ii) the local jurisdiction from which the reciprocal registration is sought; and

  (3) meets any other requirement for renewal set by:

    (i) the State Board; or

    (ii) the local jurisdiction from which the reciprocal registration is sought.

(b) A reciprocal license or reciprocal registration issued to an individual who has failed to renew the license or registration may not be reinstated.

(c) A reciprocal license or a reciprocal registration issued under this subtitle is not transferable.

#### Section 6-506

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an individual who holds a reciprocal license or a reciprocal registration may assign it to a person who engages in the business of providing electrical services if the individual is employed principally by the person.

(b) An individual may reassign the reciprocal license or reciprocal registration of the individual once in a fiscal year.

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