Title 9.5. Crane Operators — Subtitle 1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 9.5-101 (2026)
Title 9.5. Crane Operators
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(a)
In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Certificate of Competence” means certification obtained by a person through any organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) that states the holder of the certificate demonstrates knowledge of and training in safe crane operating procedures.
(c)
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Labor and Industry in the Division of Labor and Industry in the Department.
(d)
(1)
“Crane” means a machine for lifting, lowering, and horizontally moving a load, that has a hoisting mechanism that is an integral part of the machine.
(2)
“Crane” includes tower cranes.
(3)
“Crane” does not include:
(i)
aircraft;
(ii)
a bucket truck;
(iii)
a digger derrick truck;
(iv)
a fork lift;
(v)
a knuckle boom;
(vi)
a trolley boom;
(vii)
a hydraulic crane;
(viii)
a power–operated derrick; or
(ix)
a public utility company line truck used by a public utility company in the construction or maintenance of its transmission and distribution lines.
(e)
“Crane operator” means a person who operates a crane.
(f)
(1)
“Operate a crane” means to use mechanisms inside a crane to guide the machine in:
(i)
the lifting, moving, positioning, and placing of large and heavy objects, earth, or other materials; or
(ii)
the driving of large objects or materials into the ground.
(2)
“Operate a crane” includes:
(i)
the inspection of a crane;
(ii)
assisting in the erection, adding to, or dismantling of a crane; and
(iii)
the performance of routine maintenance on a crane.
(3)
“Operate a crane” does not include the movement of a crane on a State highway from one location to another location.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 9.5-102 (2026)
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not:
(1)
operate a crane in the State for the purpose of construction work or demolition work unless the person holds a Certificate of Competence; or
(2)
authorize a person to operate a crane in the State for the purpose of construction work or demolition work unless the operator holds a Certificate of Competence.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 9.5-103 (2026)
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(a)
A crane operator who holds a Certificate of Competence shall:
(1)
carry the Certificate of Competence while operating a crane in the State; and
(2)
make the Certificate of Competence available for inspection on request by the Commissioner, an agent of the Commissioner, or by a law enforcement officer.
(b)
The failure of a crane operator to make the Certificate of Competence available for inspection on request as required under paragraph (a)(2) of this subsection shall be presumptive evidence that the crane operator does not hold a Certificate of Competence.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 9.5-104 (2026)
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(a)
In addition to the powers conferred under this title, the Commissioner may use all powers conferred by law to the Commissioner to implement and enforce the provisions of this title.
(b)
(1)
The Commissioner or an agent of the Commissioner who has reason to believe that a person is or has been operating a crane in the State without a valid Certificate of Competence shall require the crane operator to provide proof that the crane operator holds a Certificate of Competence.
(2)
If a crane operator fails to provide proof of a valid Certificate of Competence under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commissioner or the agent of the Commissioner shall issue a written notice to the person that:
(i)
states that there has been a violation of this title, or regulations adopted under it, if any; and
(ii)
requires the operation of the crane to cease unless operated by a person holding a valid Certificate of Competence.
(3)
If a person fails to comply with a written notice issued under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commissioner may bring an action to enforce the written notice in the county where the crane being operated is located or in the Circuit Court of Baltimore City.
(c)
(1)
A person aggrieved by a decision of the Commissioner under this section may appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with the Maryland Rules.
(2)
A decision of the Commissioner may not be stayed by the filing of an appeal under this subsection.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 9.5-105 (2026)
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A person who violates this title or regulations adopted under this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 9.5-106 (2026)
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The Commissioner shall adopt regulations to implement, administer, and enforce this title.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 9.5-107 (2026)
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This title shall be known as the “Maryland Safe Crane Operators Act”.