A requirement in this article that a document be verified means that the document shall be verified by a declaration made under the penalties of perjury that the matters and facts contained in the document are true to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of the individual making the declaration. The verification shall be made: Before an individual authorized to administer oaths; or By a signed statement of verification that: Is in the document or attached to and made part of the document; and States that the statement is made under the penalties of perjury. If the procedures provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section are used, the statement of verification subjects the individual making the statement to the penalties of perjury to the same extent as if the statement had been verified under oath before an individual authorized to administer oaths.

Before any license or permit may be issued under this article to an employer to engage in an activity in which the employer may employ a covered employee, as defined in § 9-101 of the Labor and Employment Article, the employer shall file with the issuing authority: A certificate of compliance with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act; or The number of a workers’ compensation insurance policy or binder.

When deciding whether to issue a license or permit under this article or to impose a condition on the issuance of a license or permit, the Department may consider whether the applicant has violated any provision of this article or any regulation adopted under this article. A license or permit is considered renewed for purposes of this subsection if the license or permit is issued by a unit of State government to a person for the period immediately following a period for which the person previously possessed the same or a substantially similar license. Before any license or permit may be renewed under this article, the issuing authority shall verify through the Office of the Comptroller that the applicant has paid all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions payable to the Comptroller or the Secretary of Labor or that the applicant has provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the unit responsible for collection.

Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary in this article, service of show cause orders, complaints, corrective orders, notices, or any other instrument issued by the Department under this article for which service is required may be achieved by any method allowed for service of a summons under the Maryland Rules.

In order to meet the policy goals of the State for the electric distribution grid system, the Department, in coordination with the Public Service Commission and the Maryland Energy Administration, shall coordinate with utility providers in the State to apply for and access federal funds, including funds made available under §§ 40101, 40103, and 40107 of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The Department may establish a process in collaboration with one or more boards under the Department’s direction and control that requires a board to include a notation indicating veteran status on a professional license, certificate, or public profile. If the Department establishes the process described in subsection (a) of this section, an application for a professional license or certificate shall allow an applicant to: Present a certification of veteran status obtained from the Department of Veterans and Military Families in accordance with § 9–905 of the State Government Article, a DD Form 214, or other documentation acceptable to the board certifying veteran status; and Indicate that the applicant consents to: Having a notation on the applicant’s professional license, certificate, or public profile indicating that the applicant is a veteran; and Being contacted by appropriate Executive Branch agencies regarding the applicant’s eligibility for State or federal veterans benefits. If an applicant presents the required documentation and consents in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, a board shall: Include on the applicant’s professional license, certificate, or public profile a notation indicating that the applicant is a veteran; and In accordance with §§ 4–304 through 4–325 of the General Provisions Article and any other applicable law, and on request from an Executive Branch agency, electronically transmit to the Executive Branch agency appropriate information about the applicant. The Department and applicable boards may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.