# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors

### Subtitle 2. State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors

#### Section 9A-205

(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.

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