# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 17. Miscellaneous State Business Licenses

### Subtitle 6. Construction

#### Section 17-601

(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 Sec. 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.

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