# Environment (GEN)

## Title 13. Well Drillers

### Subtitle 3. Licensing

#### Section 13-310

(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of Sec. 13-311 of this subtitle, the Board shall suspend or revoke a license if the licensee:

  (1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the licensee or for another;

  (2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license; or

  (3) Is guilty of gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct while practicing well drilling.

(b) Subject to the hearing provisions of Sec. 13-311 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license to any applicant on any of the grounds specified in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Subject to the hearing provisions of Sec. 13-311 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand a licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the Board finds that the applicant or licensee:

  (1) Has violated any law, rule, or regulation that applies to practicing well drilling; or

  (2) Has been disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any other state or county, or been convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or county, for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary actions under this subtitle.

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