§ 6–503
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 6-503 (2026)
Title 6. Electricians
Subtitle 5. Reciprocity
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(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.