Business Regulation (GBR) — Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-101 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 9A–101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Board” means the State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors.
(c)
“Contractor” means a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor.
(d)
(1)
“Cooling system” means a system in which heat is removed from air, surrounding surfaces, or both.
(2)
“Cooling system” includes an air-conditioning system.
(e)
“Forced air system” means a heating system that uses air being moved by mechanical means to transmit heat.
(f)
(1)
“Heating system” means a system in which heat is transmitted by radiation, conduction, or convection, or a combination of any of these methods, to the air, surrounding surfaces, or both.
(2)
“Heating system” does not include a fireplace or woodburning stove not incorporated into or used as a primary heating system.
(g)
“Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor” means an individual who provides heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services.
(h)
“Hydronic system” means a heating and cooling system using liquids or steam to transmit or remove heat.
(i)
“Independent agency” means an office, commission, board, department, or agency established as an independent unit of government that may receive budgetary or administrative support from the federal, State, or local government.
(j)
“Journeyman license” means a license issued by the Board to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration services while under the direction and control of a licensed contractor.
(k)
“Journeyman restricted license” means a license issued by the Board to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration services while under the direction and control of a licensed contractor, in only one of the following areas:
(1)
heating - forced air systems;
(2)
heating - hydronic systems;
(3)
ventilation;
(4)
air-conditioning; or
(5)
refrigeration.
(l)
(1)
“License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to provide or to assist in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services.
(2)
“License” includes, unless the context requires otherwise:
(i)
a master license;
(ii)
a master restricted license;
(iii)
a limited license;
(iv)
a journeyman license;
(v)
a journeyman restricted license; and
(vi)
an apprentice license.
(m)
“Licensed apprentice” means an individual who is licensed by the Board to assist in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services while:
(1)
under the direction and control of a licensed contractor; and
(2)
in training to become a journeyman.
(n)
“Licensed contractor” means a contractor who is licensed by the Board to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services, but does not include a licensed apprentice or licensed journeyman.
(o)
“Limited license” means a license issued by the Board exclusively to maintain or repair one or more of the following: heating systems, cooling systems, refrigeration systems, ventilation systems, or hydronic systems.
(p)
“Master license” means a license issued by the Board to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services.
(q)
“Master restricted license” means a license issued by the Board to provide services in only one of the following areas:
(1)
heating - forced air systems;
(2)
heating - hydronic systems;
(3)
ventilation;
(4)
air-conditioning; or
(5)
refrigeration.
(r)
“Provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services” means to install, maintain, alter, remodel, or repair heating systems, cooling systems, refrigeration systems, ventilation systems, or hydronic systems.
(s)
“Refrigeration system” means a system used to cool a surface or area below 55 degrees Fahrenheit or 12.9 degrees Celsius.
(t)
“Self-contained appliance” means a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration device that is designed and manufactured:
(1)
with its component parts contained within a single chassis;
(2)
with a standard factory-installed electrical line cord that requires a plug-in device;
(3)
with no additional external fuel source; and
(4)
independent of an air distribution system.
(u)
“Subdivision of the State” means any of the 23 counties in Maryland, the City of Baltimore, and any municipal corporation.
(v)
“Ventilation system” means the natural or mechanical process of supplying air to, or removing air from, any space:
(1)
whether the air is conditioned or is not conditioned; and
(2)
at a rate of airflow of more than 250 cubic feet per minute.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-102 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 9A–102LinkCopy Citation
The purpose of this title is to establish a licensing program for individuals who provide or assist in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration services to:
(1)
protect the public;
(2)
provide and maintain efficient and safe systems;
(3)
promote high professional standards; and
(4)
ensure that qualified individuals carry out subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-103 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 9A–103LinkCopy Citation
This title does not limit the right of:
(1)
an individual owner of a single-family dwelling while that owner is practicing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services on or within a building or structure owned by the individual;
(2)
an individual who is building a single-family dwelling in which that individual will reside while practicing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services on or within that dwelling;
(3)
an employee of a public utility company regulated by the Public Service Commission, when engaged in:
(i)
the development, construction, maintenance, or repair of electric or gas facilities located in the State; or
(ii)
the construction, maintenance, or repair of electric or gas appliances in the service area of the public utility;
(4)
subject to § 9A-403(a) of this title, an employee of the United States government, the State government, a local government, or an independent agency while that employee is practicing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services on or within buildings or structures owned or solely occupied by the United States government, the State government, a local government, or an independent agency;
(5)
an individual employed in the installation, maintenance, alteration, repair, or replacement of self-contained appliances requiring not more than 225 volts or 25 amperes of electrical current;
(6)
an individual possessing a master electrician's license issued by the State or any county, when engaged in the installation, alteration, service, repair, or replacement of individually controlled electric resistance heat;
(7)
an individual possessing a master plumber's license issued by the State, Baltimore County, or the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission when providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services on hydronic heating systems;
(8)
an individual possessing a license to practice engineering when providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services in connection with the practice of engineering;
(9)
an individual who installs, alters, remodels, maintains, or repairs oil burners exclusively while employed by a supplier of home heating fuel; or
(10)
an individual regularly employed by the owner of property, or the owner's agent, to engage in maintenance and repair work.
Subtitle 2. State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-201 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 2. State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
§ 9A–201LinkCopy Citation
There is a State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors in the Department.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-202 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 2. State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
§ 9A–202LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The Board consists of 9 members.
(2)
Of the 9 Board members:
(i)
5 shall be master heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, and refrigeration contractors licensed in the State, a subdivision of the State, or another state provided that state has licensing requirements equivalent to the licensing requirements of this title;
(ii)
1 shall be a master electrician;
(iii)
1 shall be a master plumber; and
(iv)
2 shall be consumer members.
(3)
The Governor shall appoint the members of the Board with the advice of the Secretary and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b)
Except for the initial members of the Board, of the members appointed under subsection (a)(2)(i), (ii), and (iii) of this section:
(1)
1 shall be from the area that consists of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester counties;
(2)
1 shall be from the area that consists of Baltimore City, and Baltimore, Cecil, and Harford counties;
(3)
1 shall be from the area that consists of Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties;
(4)
1 shall be from the area that consists of Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties; and
(5)
1 shall be from the area that consists of Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties.
(c)
Each member of the Board shall be:
(1)
a citizen of the United States; and
(2)
a resident of the State.
(d)
(1)
Each member appointed under subsection (a)(2)(i), (ii), and (iii) of this section:
(i)
shall be an active contractor;
(ii)
shall hold a current active license under this title or under a licensing program in a subdivision of the State; and
(iii)
shall have provided services as a contractor for not less than 5 consecutive years immediately prior to the date of appointment.
(2)
The master electrician member of the Board:
(i)
shall be actively engaged in the electrical contracting business as a master electrician;
(ii)
shall hold a current active license under this article; and
(iii)
shall have been engaged in business as a master electrician for not less than 5 consecutive years immediately prior to the date of appointment.
(3)
The master plumber member of the Board:
(i)
shall be actively engaged in the plumbing contracting business as a master plumber;
(ii)
shall hold a current active license under this article; and
(iii)
shall have been engaged in business as a master plumber for not less than 5 consecutive years immediately prior to the date of appointment.
(e)
Each consumer member of the Board:
(1)
shall be a member of the general public;
(2)
may not be a licensee or otherwise be subject to the regulation of the Board; and
(3)
may not have had within 1 year before appointment a financial interest in or have received compensation from a person regulated by the Board.
(f)
Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(g)
(1)
The term of a member is 3 years.
(2)
The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on January 1, 1993.
(3)
At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)
A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(5)
Board members are eligible for reappointment, but may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms.
(h)
(1)
The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.
(2)
Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, a member shall be considered to have resigned if the member did not attend at least two–thirds of the Board meetings held during any consecutive 12–month period while the member was serving on the Board.
(3)
The Governor may waive a member’s resignation and allow the member to continue serving if the member has been unable to attend meetings for reasons satisfactory to the Governor and the reasons are made public.
(4)
In accordance with § 8–501 of the State Government Article, the chairman shall provide notice to the Governor and the Governor shall appoint a successor.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-203 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 2. State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
§ 9A–203LinkCopy Citation
(a)
From among the Board members, the Governor shall appoint a chairman.
(b)
Except for the chairman, the manner of election of officers shall be as the Board determines.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-204 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 2. State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
§ 9A–204LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The Board shall meet once a month in a location and office provided by the State.
(2)
Special meetings of the Board may be held as the Board provides in its rules and regulations.
(b)
A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.
(c)
The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.
(d)
Subject to the State budget, each member of the Board is entitled to:
(1)
an annual salary of $3,600; and
(2)
reimbursement for reasonable expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-205 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 2. State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
§ 9A–205LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere, the Board shall:
(1)
adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;
(2)
adopt and enforce a code that sets minimum standards for installing, altering, remodeling, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, hydronic, and refrigeration systems;
(3)
administer examinations;
(4)
issue licenses;
(5)
keep a list of all licensees;
(6)
keep a record of its proceedings; and
(7)
adopt an official seal.
(b)
The Board shall enter into a cooperative agreement with a county for the county to enforce the code adopted under this section.
(c)
If a county has adopted a code prior to January 1, 1988 the county code shall apply within that county.
(d)
The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secretary.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-206 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 2. State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
§ 9A–206LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may investigate any complaint that alleges facts that constitute a violation of this title.
(b)
On receipt of the results of an investigation made under this section, the Board promptly shall take action that is appropriate under this title to ensure compliance with this title.
(c)
(1)
If the Board concludes that any conduct alleged to be in violation of this title will result in harm to any citizen of the State, the Board may seek a permanent or temporary injunction with respect to the conduct from the circuit court of any county in which the alleged violation occurs, or in which the violator has its principal place of business.
(2)
In seeking an injunction under this subsection, the Board is not required to:
(i)
post bond;
(ii)
allege or prove that an adequate remedy at law does not exist; or
(iii)
allege or prove that substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation of the provision.
(d)
(1)
Any 5 members of the Board, or a hearing officer designated by the Board, may administer oaths, hold hearings, and take testimony about all matters within the jurisdiction of the Board.
(2)
The Board, or its designee, may take testimony of any person by deposition in the same manner as in judicial proceedings in State civil cases.
(3)
Any party to any hearing before the Board has the right to attendance of witnesses, after making a request to the Board and designating the person sought to be subpoenaed.
(4)
A member of the Board may not be held personally liable for any action taken under this section.
(e)
(1)
The Board or its designee may issue a subpoena.
(2)
The Police Department of Baltimore City or the sheriff of a county shall serve a subpoena issued under this subsection.
(3)
If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may compel compliance with the subpoena.
(f)
(1)
Subject to the notice and hearing provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, the Board may issue a cease and desist order for a violation of any provision of this title or a regulation adopted under this title.
(2)
After a hearing, if the Board finds that a person has violated this title or a regulation adopted under this title, the Board may order the person to cease and desist from the violation and any further similar violations.
(3)
Any party aggrieved by a decision and order of the Board under this subsection may take an appeal as provided under §§ 10–222 and 10–223 of the State Government Article.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-207 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 2. State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
§ 9A–207LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may set by regulation reasonable fees for its services.
(b)
The fees charged shall be:
(1)
set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board; and
(2)
based on the calculations performed by the Secretary under § 2–106.10 of this article.
(c)
The Board shall publish a schedule of the fees set by the Board.
(d)
(1)
The Board shall pay all fees collected under this title to the Comptroller.
(2)
The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the Occupational Mechanical Licensing Boards’ Fund established in § 2–106.9 of this article.
Subtitle 3. Licensing
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-301 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 9A–301LinkCopy Citation
Except as otherwise provided in this title or §§ 10–14A–03 and 10–14B–03 of the State Government Article, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual provides or assists in providing heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services in the State.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-302 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 9A–302LinkCopy Citation
(a)
To qualify for an apprentice, journeyman, journeyman restricted, master, master restricted, or limited license, an applicant shall meet the requirements of this section.
(b)
An applicant for a master heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor license shall:
(1)
have been regularly and principally employed in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services under a journeyman, journeyman restricted, limited, or master restricted license for not less than 3 years of active experience under the direction and control of a master heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor and have been so employed for not less than 1,875 hours in the year prior to application; and
(2)
pass an examination administered by the Board.
(c)
An applicant for a master restricted heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor license shall:
(1)
have been regularly and principally employed in providing refrigeration, air-conditioning, forced air heating, hydronic heating, or ventilation services under a journeyman, journeyman restricted, limited, or master restricted license for not less than 3 years of active experience under the direction and control of a master or master restricted heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor and have been so employed for not less than 1,875 hours in the year prior to application; and
(2)
pass an examination administered by the Board.
(d)
An applicant for a limited heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration license shall:
(1)
have been regularly and principally employed in providing forced air heating, hydronic heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services under a journeyman license for not less than 2 years of active experience under the direction and control of the holder of a master, master restricted, or limited license under this title, and have been so employed for not less than 1,000 hours in the year prior to application; and
(2)
pass an examination administered by the Board.
(e)
An applicant for a journeyman license shall:
(1)
have held, for a period of at least 4 years, an apprentice license, and during that period shall have completed at least 6,000 hours of training in providing heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, and refrigeration services under the direction and control of a licensed contractor; and
(2)
pass an examination administered by the Board.
(f)
An applicant for a journeyman restricted license shall:
(1)
have held, for a period of at least 3 years, an apprentice license, and during that period shall have completed at least 1,875 hours of training in providing forced air heating, hydronic heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services under the direction and control of a licensed contractor; and
(2)
pass an examination administered by the Board.
(g)
(1)
The Board may credit not more than 3 years of formal course of study or professional training in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services if, in the opinion of the Board, the study or training provided comparable experience.
(2)
The Board may credit not more than 6 years of work experience in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services that fails to meet the requirements of subsection (b)(1), (c)(1), (d)(1), (e)(1), or (f)(1) of this section if, in the opinion of the Board:
(i)
the work provided comparable experience; and
(ii)
the failure of the applicant to meet the requirements is not attributable to fault or neglect on the part of the applicant.
(3)
The Board shall credit not more than 3 years of work experience in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services to any applicant under this section who has been teaching formal courses of study in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services for purposes of satisfying the requirements of subsections (b)(1), (c)(1), (d)(1), (e)(1), or (f)(1) of this section.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-303 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 9A–303LinkCopy Citation
An applicant for a license shall:
(1)
submit an application to the Board in the form that the Board provides; and
(2)
pay to the Board or the Board’s designee an examination fee established by the Board in an amount not to exceed the cost of the examination.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-304 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 9A–304LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.
(b)
The Board shall offer examinations to applicants at least twice annually, at places within the State and at times that the Board determines.
(c)
The Board shall mail or electronically transmit written notice of the date, hour, and place of examination to each applicant for a license who is required to pass the examination.
(d)
(1)
The Board shall determine the subjects, scope, and form of and the passing score for examinations given under this title.
(2)
The Board shall provide examination questions that test the competency and qualifications of the applicant.
(e)
An applicant for a master restricted, journeyman restricted, or limited heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor license shall be examined only on subjects in which the applicant has the experience required under § 9A-302 of this subtitle.
(f)
To take an examination, an applicant shall pay to the Board or a testing service chosen by the Board the examination fee set by the Board in an amount not to exceed the cost of the examination.
(g)
(1)
The Board may use a testing service to administer the examinations given under this title.
(2)
If the Board uses a testing service, the testing service, subject to requirements set by the Board, may:
(i)
set the time and place of examinations;
(ii)
give qualified applicants notice of the time and place of examinations; and
(iii)
furnish any other information that the Board may require the testing service to provide.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-305 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 9A–305LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to the limitations in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, on the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the authorized membership of the Board, the Board may waive the examination requirements of this title for an individual who is licensed in another state to provide heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services as a journeyman, journeyman restricted, master, master restricted, or limited heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, and refrigeration contractor.
(b)
The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:
(1)
pays the appropriate application fee required by § 9A–207 of this title; and
(2)
provides adequate evidence that the applicant:
(i)
meets the qualifications otherwise required by this title;
(ii)
holds an active license in good standing in the other state;
(iii)
holds a license that is equivalent to the State license; and
(iv)
became licensed in the other state after meeting, in that state, requirements that are at least equivalent to the licensing requirements of this State, including the number of years of work experience equivalent to the experience required under § 9A–302(b), (c), and (d) of this subtitle.
(c)
The Board may grant a waiver only if the state in which the applicant is licensed waives the examination of licensees of this State to a similar extent as this State waives the examination requirements for individuals licensed in that state.
(d)
(1)
In this subsection, “BRAC” means the Base Realignment and Closure process as announced by the United States Department of Defense.
(2)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, the Board shall grant a waiver to an applicant who files a request before July 1, 2012, if the applicant:
(i)
pays the appropriate application fee required under § 9A–207 of this title;
(ii)
holds an active Virginia license in good standing that is equivalent to the State license;
(iii)
has experience in the provision of heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services that meets the time requirements of § 9A–302 of this subtitle; and
(iv)
has relocated to the State as a family member of a BRAC employee.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-306 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 9A–306LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board shall issue without examination a master, master restricted, or limited heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor license to any licensee holding a current, active or inactive master, master restricted, or limited heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor license, or a similar license issued by a subdivision of the State, if the licensee:
(1)
files an application for a license under this title by 1 year after the date that the members of the Board are appointed; and
(2)
submits with the application the prescribed fee and proof of eligibility required by the Board.
(b)
The Board shall issue without examination a master, master restricted, or limited heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor license, whether a subdivision of the State requires a local license or not, to an individual who:
(1)
has lawfully provided heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services in a subdivision of the State for at least 5 years immediately prior to 1 year after the date the members of the Board are appointed;
(2)
files an application for a license under this title prior to 1 year after the date the members of the Board are appointed; and
(3)
submits with the application the prescribed fee and proof of eligibility required by the Board.
(c)
The Board shall issue without examination a journeyman license to an individual holding a current, active or inactive, journeyman license, or a similar license issued by a subdivision of the State, if the individual:
(1)
files an application for a license under this title prior to December 31, 1994; and
(2)
submits with the application the prescribed fee and proof of eligibility required by the Board.
(d)
The Board shall issue without examination a journeyman license, whether a subdivision of the State requires a local license or not, to an individual who:
(1)
has lawfully provided heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services in a subdivision of the State:
(i)
under the direction and control of one or more individuals who meet the requirements for a master license under subsection (a) or (b) of this section; and
(ii)
for at least 3 years prior to December 31, 1994;
(2)
holds an apprentice license at the time of the application;
(3)
files an application for a license under this title prior to December 31, 1994; and
(4)
submits with the application the prescribed fee and proof of eligibility required by the Board.
(e)
(1)
The Board shall issue without examination a journeyman license to an individual who has successfully completed an apprentice program in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration approved by the Apprenticeship and Training Council.
(2)
The Board shall issue without examination a journeyman restricted license to an individual who has successfully completed an apprentice program in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration approved by the Apprenticeship and Training Council.
(f)
(1)
All applicants for a master, master restricted, or limited heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor license on or after 1 year after the date the members of the Board are appointed shall submit to examination under this title.
(2)
The application shall include all information required by the Board regarding proof of eligibility.
(g)
(1)
Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, all applicants for a journeyman license on or after January 1, 1995 shall submit to examination under this title.
(2)
The application shall include all information required by the Board regarding proof of eligibility.
(h)
An applicant who qualifies for a license under subsection (a) or (b) of this section but fails to apply for the license within the 1-year period:
(1)
may take an examination under this title to be licensed;
(2)
may not be required to obtain a journeyman license or an apprentice license; and
(3)
may provide services as a master, master restricted, or limited license holder after obtaining the appropriate license.
(i)
An individual who holds a limited license or a master restricted license issued under subsection (a) or (b) of this section may take an examination administered by the Board to qualify for a master license or an additional master restricted license without meeting the requirements of § 9A-302 of this subtitle, if the individual:
(1)
submits to the Board on or before December 31, 1996 an application on the form that the Board provides; and
(2)
pays to the Board an application fee established by the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-307 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 9A–307LinkCopy Citation
(a)
To qualify for a license, an applicant shall obtain a grade of at least 70 percent on the examination.
(b)
The use of unauthorized material or other misbehavior by an applicant during an examination shall cause the immediate rejection of the application and shall bar the applicant from reexamination for at least 1 year.
(c)
(1)
Applicants who have failed an examination or fail to appear for a scheduled examination shall be required to file a new application and pay a new fee.
(2)
Examination fees shall be nonrefundable.
(d)
Each applicant who has taken an examination required by this title shall be notified of the grade received on the examination as soon as practicable.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-308 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 9A–308LinkCopy Citation
(a)
If an applicant passes the examination required by the Board and otherwise qualifies for a master, master restricted, or limited heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor license under this title, the Board shall send the applicant a notice that states:
(1)
the applicant has qualified for the license; and
(2)
the Board will issue the license to an applicant on receipt of:
(i)
proof of insurance as required under § 9A-402 of this title; and
(ii)
a license fee established by the Board.
(b)
If an applicant passes the examination required by the Board and otherwise qualifies for a journeyman license or journeyman restricted license under this title, the Board shall send the applicant a notice that states:
(1)
the applicant has qualified for the license; and
(2)
the Board will issue the license to an applicant on receipt of a license fee established by the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-309 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 9A–309LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Unless the license is renewed for a 2-year term as provided in this section, a license expires on the first October 1 that comes:
(1)
after the effective date of the license; and
(2)
in an odd-numbered year.
(b)
Before the license expires, the licensee may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the licensee:
(1)
otherwise is entitled to be granted a license;
(2)
pays to the Board a renewal fee established by the Board; and
(3)
submits:
(i)
proof of insurance as provided by § 9A-402 of this title; and
(ii)
a renewal application in the form that the Board provides.
(c)
The Board shall renew the license of and issue a renewal certificate to each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
(d)
(1)
At the time of renewal, a licensee who holds a valid heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor license may apply to the Board for inactive status, during which time the licensee may not provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services in the State.
(2)
If an individual wishes to renew a license on inactive status, the individual shall meet the requirements of subsection (b)(1), (2), and (3)(ii) of this section.
(3)
To return to active status the licensee must meet the renewal requirements of subsection (b) of this section.
(4)
Unless a licensee on inactive status renews the license as provided in this section, or reactivates the license as provided in this section, the license expires on the first October 1 that comes:
(i)
after the inactive status certificate has been issued to the licensee; and
(ii)
in an odd-numbered year.
(e)
(1)
If application for restoration is made within 4 years after expiration of a license, the license may be restored on payment of the required renewal or reinstatement fee.
(2)
If application for restoration is not made within the 4–year period, the Board may require compliance with the process for initial applications as if the applicant had never been licensed.
(f)
Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section, a license issued under this title is not transferable.
(g)
(1)
On the death of a licensed heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor, the personal representative of the deceased licensee may retain the license for up to 6 months for the purpose of winding up the business.
(2)
In cases of extreme hardship, the Board may allow the personal representative to retain the license for an additional period not to exceed 24 months upon a good faith showing that the personal representative has:
(i)
acted diligently to conclude the business of the deceased licensee; and
(ii)
complied with the provisions of this title.
(h)
The Secretary may determine that licenses issued under this subtitle shall expire on a staggered basis.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-310 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 9A–310LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The Board may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, or suspend or revoke a license after a public hearing conducted in accordance with the provisions of § 9A-311 of this subtitle, if the Board finds that the individual:
(i)
obtained a license by false or fraudulent representation;
(ii)
transferred the authority granted by the license to another person;
(iii)
willfully or deliberately disregarded and violated the code established by the Board under this title;
(iv)
willfully or deliberately disregarded and violated building codes, electrical codes, or laws of the State or of any municipality, city, or county of the State;
(v)
under the laws of the United States or of any state, is convicted of:
(1)
a felony; or
(2)
a misdemeanor that is directly related to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or licensee to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services;
(vi)
aided or abetted a person to evade a provision of this title by allowing a license to be used by an unlicensed person, firm, or corporation;
(vii)
willfully or deliberately disregarded disciplinary action taken by a municipality, city, or county against the individual in connection with providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services;
(viii)
abandoned or failed to perform, without justification, any contract or project to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services;
(ix)
performed work under a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services contract or project that is inadequate or incomplete;
(x)
directly or indirectly published any advertisement relating to the providing of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services that contained an insertion, representation, or statement of fact that is false, deceptive, or misleading;
(xi)
made any material misrepresentation in the procurement of a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services contract or project;
(xii)
failed in any material respect to comply with the provisions of this title;
(xiii)
as the holder of a master restricted, limited, journeyman, or apprentice license, performed heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services outside the scope of that license; or
(xiv)
knowingly allowed or permitted another licensee to perform heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services outside the scope of that individual’s license.
(2)
(i)
Instead of or in addition to reprimanding a licensee or suspending or revoking a license under this subsection, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.
(ii)
To determine the amount of the penalty imposed under this subsection, the Board shall consider:
(1)
the seriousness of the violation;
(2)
the harm caused by the violation;
(3)
the good faith of the licensee; and
(4)
any history of previous violations by the licensee.
(3)
The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
(b)
The Board shall consider the following facts in the granting, denial, renewal, suspension, or revocation of a license or the reprimand of a licensee when an applicant or licensee is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor described in subsection (a)(1)(v) of this section:
(1)
the nature of the crime;
(2)
the relationship of the crime to the activities authorized by the license;
(3)
with respect to a felony, the relevance of the conviction to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or licensee to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration services;
(4)
the length of time since the conviction; and
(5)
the behavior and activities of the applicant or licensee before and after the conviction.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-311 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 9A–311LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 9A-310 of this subtitle, the Board shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.
(b)
The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(c)
The Board may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.
(d)
If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-312 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 9A–312LinkCopy Citation
Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § 10-202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.
Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous Provisions
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-401 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 9A–401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Each licensed master, master restricted, or limited heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, and refrigeration contractor shall display:
(1)
the license and the license number conspicuously in the principal place of business of the licensee; and
(2)
the license number of the licensee on each vehicle used on the job for providing heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county or municipal corporation may not require a person licensed under this subtitle to display a county or municipal corporation certificate number on each vehicle used on the job for providing heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, and refrigeration services.
(2)
This subsection does not apply to Anne Arundel County.
(c)
Each licensee shall give the Board written notice of any change of name, address, or employment from that which appears on the current license, at least 10 working days before the change is to take effect.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-402 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 9A–402LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A holder of a master, master restricted, or limited heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration license may not contract to provide services on behalf of the licensee, or another person who provides heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services, unless the work of the licensee, including completed operations, is covered by:
(1)
general liability insurance in the amount of at least $300,000; and
(2)
property damage insurance in the amount of at least $100,000.
(b)
(1)
The insurance required under this section may be bought:
(i)
by a holder of a master, master restricted, or limited heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration license; or
(ii)
by the person who engages in the business of providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services and employs the holder of the master, master restricted, or limited license.
(2)
The insurance requirement of this section is not meant for work that a master, master restricted, or limited license holder does outside the scope of employment for the person who carries the insurance.
(c)
(1)
A licensed apprentice, licensed journeyman, or licensed journeyman restricted in the employ of a master, master restricted, or limited licensee need not obtain separate insurance while providing or assisting in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services under the control and supervision of the licensee.
(2)
Subject to the restrictions of § 9A-309 of this title regarding inactive status, inactive licensees who have had their inactive status approved by the Board need not obtain insurance while maintaining inactive status.
(d)
(1)
An applicant for any license under this title shall submit proof of the insurance required under this section to the Board with the license application.
(2)
Unless the applicant submits proof of insurance, the Board may not issue any license to an applicant to whom the insurance requirements of this section apply.
(e)
Unless an applicant meets the insurance requirements of this section, the Board may not renew any license of the applicant to whom the insurance requirements of this section apply.
(f)
A holder of a master, master restricted, or limited license shall give the Board notice of the cancellation of insurance at least 10 days before the effective date of the cancellation.
(g)
If a county, municipal corporation, special taxing district, or other political subdivision requires a master, master restricted, or limited heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration license holder, or other person who engages in the business of providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration services, to execute a surety bond under local heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration requirements, the person may satisfy the bond requirement by submitting proof of the insurance required under this section.
(h)
The Board shall specify on each license whether the license holder meets the insurance requirements of this section.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-403 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 9A–403LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Each individual whom the State, a county, or a local government appoints or employs as a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration inspector shall:
(1)
each year attend a continuing education course that the Board or, with the approval of the Board, a county or local government conducts; and
(2)
meet minimum standards that are:
(i)
established by the Board; and
(ii)
administered:
(1)
for a county or local government inspector, by the county or local government that appoints or employs the inspectors; and
(2)
for a State inspector by the State.
(b)
An individual may not have any financial interest in any business that provides heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services while employed by the State, a county, or any local government as a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration inspector.
(c)
(1)
On appointment or employment, the individual shall place any license that the inspector holds on inactive status subject to § 9A-309 of this title.
(2)
The Board may issue a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration inspector identification card to an inspector who has placed the appropriate licensee on inactive status.
(3)
On termination of the appointment or employment of an individual as a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration inspector, the Board shall reactivate the license of the individual who is on inactive status, without examination, if the individual:
(i)
makes a written request to the Board; and
(ii)
pays to the Board a reactivation fee established by the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-404 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 9A–404LinkCopy Citation
Each advertisement for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services that is in the name of a person who provides heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services shall contain the license number and name of a master, master restricted, or limited license holder whom the person employs and designates to direct and control the provision of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services through the business of the person.
Subtitle 5. Violations; Penalties
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-501 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 5. Violations; Penalties
§ 9A–501LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not provide, attempt to provide, or offer to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services unless issued a master license by the Board.
(b)
Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not assist, attempt to assist, or offer to assist in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services unless issued a master restricted license by the Board.
(c)
Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not exclusively maintain or repair heating systems, cooling systems, refrigeration systems, ventilation systems, or hydronic systems in the State unless issued a limited license by the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-501.1 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 5. Violations; Penalties
§ 9A–501.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
This subsection does not apply to a person who:
(i)
sells construction materials other than materials involved in the installation of heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration equipment; and
(ii)
derives less than 25% of the person’s revenues from the sale of heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration equipment.
(2)
A person may not knowingly sell or offer to sell heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration equipment to another person, unless the individual purchasing the equipment:
(i)
holds a master license, a master restricted license, or a limited license or employs an individual who holds a master license, a master restricted license, or a limited license issued by the Board to provide or assist in providing heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services;
(ii)
operates a business that resells heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration equipment to individuals licensed by the Board; or
(iii)
is not required to be licensed under § 9A–103 of this title.
(b)
A person that sells heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration equipment shall, at the time of sale, provide a written notice to the individual purchasing the equipment that contains information prescribed by the Board regarding the requirement that an individual be licensed by the Board before providing or assisting in providing heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services in the State, including the installation of heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration equipment.
(c)
On or before January 1, 2026, the Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-502 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 5. Violations; Penalties
§ 9A–502LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this title, a holder of a master, master restricted, or limited heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, and refrigeration license, or other person who engages in the business of providing heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services, may not employ an individual to provide or assist in providing heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services unless the individual is licensed by the Board.
(b)
A person may not employ an individual to provide or assist in providing heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services under a public work contract subject to Title 17, Subtitle 2 of the State Finance and Procurement Article unless the individual is licensed by the Board.
(c)
A person may not classify an employee under a public work contract subject to Title 17, Subtitle 2 of the State Finance and Procurement Article who is licensed under this title at a specific work classification that is higher than the employee’s license type.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-503 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 5. Violations; Penalties
§ 9A–503LinkCopy Citation
Except as otherwise provided in this title, regardless of whether a person is engaged in the business of providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services, the person may not knowingly employ an individual to provide or assist in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services in the State unless the individual is licensed by the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-504 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 5. Violations; Penalties
§ 9A–504LinkCopy Citation
Unless licensed to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services under this title, a person may not represent to the public by use of the titles “heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration license holder”, “registered heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractor”, by other title, or by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is licensed to provide or to assist in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-505 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 5. Violations; Penalties
§ 9A–505LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section, “officer” includes a superintendent, manager, or agent of a corporation regardless of whether the corporation provides heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services.
(2)
Any person, including an officer, who violates § 9A–501, § 9A–502, § 9A–503, or § 9A–504 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both and, on a second or subsequent conviction, subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.
(3)
Any person, including an officer, who violates § 9A–501.1 of this subtitle is subject to:
(i)
for a first violation, a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000; and
(ii)
for a second or subsequent violation, a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000.
(b)
Any person who violates any provision of § 9A–402 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
(c)
(1)
Except as otherwise provided by this title, the Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.
(2)
In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider:
(i)
the seriousness of the violation;
(ii)
the harm caused by the violation;
(iii)
the good faith of the violator;
(iv)
any history of previous violations by the violator; and
(v)
any other relevant factors.
(3)
The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-506 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 5. Violations; Penalties
§ 9A–506LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Any subdivision of the State which required a local license to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services on or before January 1, 1990 may continue to require a local license for services performed within that subdivision.
(b)
(1)
A subdivision of the State which requires a local license to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services may not discriminate against applicants who are not residents of the subdivision.
(2)
A subdivision of the State which requires a local license to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services shall issue a local license to any individual licensed by the Board on receipt from the individual of any application and fee required by the subdivision of the State.
(3)
A subdivision of the State may not require an applicant for a local license to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services to take an examination if the applicant is licensed by the Board.
(c)
In the event that any subdivision which requires a local license discontinues that requirement after the effective date of this Act, that subdivision may not thereafter adopt a license requirement.
(d)
A State license is required to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration services anywhere within the State, whether or not the individual holds a local license.
Subtitle 6. Short Title; Termination of Title
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-601 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 6. Short Title; Termination of Title
§ 9A–601LinkCopy Citation
This title may be cited as the “Maryland Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors Act”.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-602 (2026)
Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Subtitle 6. Short Title; Termination of Title
§ 9A–602LinkCopy Citation
Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2033.