# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 8. Home Improvement

### Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions

#### Section 8-102

(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.

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