§ 17–601
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 17-601 (2026)
Title 17. Miscellaneous State Business Licenses
Subtitle 6. Construction
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Construction license” means a license issued by the clerk to do construction business.
(c)
(1)
“Do construction business” means to agree to:
(i)
pave or curb a sidewalk, street, or other public or private property;
(ii)
excavate earth, rock, or other material for a foundation or other purpose; or
(iii)
do work on or in a building or other structure that requires the use of a building material, including:
(1)
paint;
(2)
stone;
(3)
brick;
(4)
mortar;
(5)
wood;
(6)
cement;
(7)
structural iron;
(8)
structural steel;
(9)
sheet iron;
(10)
galvanized iron;
(11)
metallic piping;
(12)
tin;
(13)
lead;
(14)
electric wiring; or
(15)
any other metal.
(2)
“Do construction business” does not include home improvement as defined in § 8–101 of this article.
(d)
“Nonresident construction license” means a construction license issued by the clerk to a person who is incorporated or has its principal office in another state.