§ 8–301
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 8-301 (2026)
Title 8. Home Improvement
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 8–301LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this title or §§ 10–14A–03 and 10–14B–03 of the State Government Article, a person must have a contractor license whenever the person acts as a contractor in the State.
(b)
Except as otherwise provided in this title or §§ 10–14A–03 and 10–14B–03 of the State Government Article, a person must have a salesperson license or contractor license whenever the person sells a home improvement in the State.
(c)
This section does not apply to:
(1)
an individual who works for a contractor for a salary or wages but who is not a salesperson for the contractor;
(2)
a clerical employee, retail clerk, or other employee of a licensed contractor who is not a salesperson, as to a transaction on the premises of the licensed contractor;
(3)
a solicitor for a contractor who calls an owner by telephone only;
(4)
an architect, electrician, plumber, heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration contractor, or other person who:
(i)
is required by State or local law to meet standards of competency or experience before engaging in an occupation or profession;
(ii)
currently is licensed in that occupation or profession under State or local law; and
(iii)
is:
(1)
acting only within the scope of that occupation or profession; or
(2)
installing a central heating or air–conditioning system;
(5)
a security systems technician licensed under Title 18 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article;
(6)
a marine contractor licensed under Title 17, Subtitle 3 of the Environment Article; or
(7)
a person who is selling a home improvement to be performed by a person described in item (4) of this subsection.