# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 6. Electricians

### Subtitle 5. Reciprocity

#### 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.

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