§ 8–102
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 8-102 (2026)
Title 8. Home Improvement
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
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(a)
This title does not apply to a transaction of:
(1)
the United States or an instrumentality of the United States; or
(2)
a state or an instrumentality or political subdivision of a state.
(b)
A county or municipal corporation of the State may not:
(1)
require a person to get authorization to do business performing or selling a home improvement; or
(2)
regulate the qualifications necessary to do that business.
(c)
This title does not limit the power of a county or municipal corporation:
(1)
to regulate the character, performance, or quality of a home improvement by having a system of inspections and permits designed to:
(i)
ensure compliance with and help to enforce applicable State and local building laws; or
(ii)
enforce other laws necessary to protect the public health and safety; or
(2)
to adopt a system of inspections and permits that requires:
(i)
submission to and approval by the county or municipal corporation of plans and specifications for an installation, before construction of the installation begins; and
(ii)
inspection of work done.