# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 8. Home Improvement

### Subtitle 3. Licensing

#### Section 8-301

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title or Sec.Sec. 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 Sec.Sec. 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.

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