§ 6–504
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 6-504 (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 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.