# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 8. Home Improvement

### Subtitle 5. Miscellaneous Provisions

#### Section 8-505

(a) In this section, "building code" includes a code that deals with mechanical, electrical, fire, plumbing, energy, heating, ventilation, or air conditioning matters.

(b) A county or municipal corporation shall notify the Commission of each contractor who fails to correct a violation of the applicable local or State building code within a reasonable time after the contractor receives notice of the violation.

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