# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 09 — Maryland Board of Electricians

### Chapter 01 — Fees and Deadlines

**Authority:** Business Occupations and Professions Article, §§6-205, 6-207, 6-305, 6-306, 6-306.1, 6-309—6-313, 6-401, 6-402, and 6-606;  Business Regulation Article, §§2-106.9 and 2-610.10; Annotated Code of Maryland

**Administrative History:** Effective date:

**Administrative History:** Regulations .01 and .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective April 10, 1995 (22:9 Md. R. 641); emergency status expired September 10, 1995

**Administrative History:** Regulations .01 and .02 adopted effective November 20, 1995 (22:23 Md. R. 1801)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .01 amended as an emergency provision effective December 1, 2005 (32:26 Md. R. 1993); emergency status expired April 28, 2006

**Administrative History:** Regulation .01 amended effective July 3, 2006 (33:13 Md. R. 1063); May 22, 2017 (44:10 Md. R. 470)

**Administrative History:** Chapter revised effective August 27, 2018 (45:17 Md. R. 802)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .01 amended as an emergency provision effective July 15, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 665); emergency provision expired December 1, 2021

**Administrative History:** Regulation .01 amended effective December 27, 2021 (48:26 Md. R. 1110)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective July 15, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 665); emergency provision expired December 1, 2021

**Administrative History:** Regulation .03 amended effective March 18, 2024 (51:5 Md. R. 229)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .02B amended effective December 27, 2021 (48:26 Md. R. 1110)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .03A amended as an emergency provision effective July 15, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 665); emergency provision expired December 1, 2021

**Administrative History:** Regulation .03A amended effective December 27, 2021 (48:26 Md. R. 1110)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .03A amended as an emergency provision effective August 31, 2023 (50:19 Md. R. 853); amended permanently effective November 27, 2023 (50:23 Md. R. 1004)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .04 amended as an emergency provision effective July 15, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 665); emergency provision expired December 1, 2021

**Administrative History:** Regulation .04 amended effective December 27, 2021 (48:26 Md. R. 1110)

#### Regulation .01 Purpose.

*COMAR 09.09.01.01*

This chapter is intended to carry out the provisions of Business Regulation Article, §§2-106.9 and 2-106.10, Annotated Code of Maryland, and Business Occupations and Professions Article, Title 12, Annotated Code of Maryland. In particular, it is intended to set various fees in order to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the State Board of Electricians, the State Board of Stationary Engineers, the State Board of Plumbing, and the State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors.

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 09.09.01.02*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Board” means the State Board of Electricians.

  (2) “License fee” means the fee paid by an applicant or licensee, as applicable, in connection with the issuance and renewal of a license and the issuance of a limited license and a reciprocal license.

  (3) “Mechanical boards” means collectively the:

    (a) State Board of Electricians;

    (b) State Board of Stationary Engineers;

    (c) State Board of Plumbing; and

    (d) State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors.

  (4) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.

#### Regulation .03 Fees and Costs.

*COMAR 09.09.01.03*

A. The Secretary and the mechanical boards have agreed to average their direct and indirect costs, based on the calculation of costs performed by the Secretary in consultation with the mechanical boards. Based on these calculations, the Board sets the following nonrefundable fees as of January 24, 2024:

  (1) Original License:

    (a) Master — $22.50;

    (b) Journeyperson — $16.50; and

    (c) Apprentice — $11.

  (2) License renewal:

    (a) Master — $28;

    (b) Journeyperson — $16.50; and

    (c) Apprentice — $11.

  (3) Uninsured status certificate:

    (a) Initial uninsured status — $56; and

    (b) Uninsured status renewal — $56.

  (4) Reapplication after expiration of uninsured status — $112.50.

  (5) Reactivation — $56.

  (6) Reinstatement of license:

    (a) Up to and including 30 days after license expiration — $28;

    (b) 31 days through 60 days after license expiration — $56; and

    (c) 61 or more days after license expiration — $112.50.

  (7) Local registration assignment identification — $56.

  (8) Status change — $56.

  (9) Letter of Good Standing — $50.

B. The Secretary and the mechanical boards have agreed to average their direct and indirect costs, based on the calculation of costs performed by the Secretary in consultation with the mechanical boards. Based on these calculations, the Board sets the following nonrefundable fees as of January 24, 2025:

  (1) Original License:

    (a) Master — $25;

    (b) Journeyperson — $18.50; and

    (c) Apprentice — $12.

  (2) License renewal:

    (a) Master — $31.50;

    (b) Journeyperson — $18.50; and

    (c) Apprentice — $12.

  (3) Uninsured status certificate:

    (a) Initial uninsured status — $63; and

    (b) Uninsured status renewal — $63.

  (4) Reapplication after expiration of uninsured status — $126;

  (5) Reactivation — $63.

  (6) Reinstatement of License:

    (a) Up to and including 30 days after license expiration — $31.50;

    (b) 31 days through 60 days after license expiration — $63; and

    (c) 61 or more days after license expiration — $126.

  (7) Local registration assignment identification — $63.

  (8) Status change — $63.

  (9) Letter of Good Standing — $50.

C. An applicant for an examination or reexamination shall pay an examination or reexamination fee directly to the testing service chosen by the Board to develop or administer the examination, as such fees are established by the testing service selected by the Board.

#### Regulation .04 Deadlines.

*COMAR 09.09.01.04*

If an individual fails to pass a required license examination, the individual shall wait a period of at least 30 days before retaking the examination.

### Chapter 02 — Continuing Education

**Authority:** Business Occupations and Professions Article, §§6-205(2)(ii), 6-310(c)(3) and (4), and 6-311(b)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland

**Administrative History:** Effective date: July 22, 2013 (40:14 Md. R. 1173)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .01 amended as an emergency provision effective July 15, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 665); emergency provision expired December 1, 2021

**Administrative History:** Regulation .01 amended effective December 27, 2021 (48:26 Md. R. 1110)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .01 amended as an emergency provision effective August 31, 2023 (50:19 Md. R. 853); adopted permanently effective November 27, 2023 (50:23 Md. R. 1004)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .01B amended effective September 2, 2024 (51:17 Md. R. 777)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .02 amended as an emergency provision effective July 15, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 665); emergency provision expired December 1, 2021

**Administrative History:** Regulation .02 amended effective December 27, 2021 (48:26 Md. R. 1110)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .02A, B amended effective July 21, 2025 (52:14 Md. R. 712)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective July 15, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 665); emergency provision expired December 1, 2021

**Administrative History:** Regulation .03 amended effective December 27, 2021 (48:26 Md. R. 1110)

#### Regulation .01 Required Hours of Continuing Education.

*COMAR 09.09.02.01*

A. To be eligible for renewal of a license, as required by Business Occupations and Professions Article, §6-310(c)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland, an applicant shall have completed during the prior license term:

  (1) 10 hours of qualifying continuing education for renewal of a master license or uninsured status except as provided in §B(2) of this regulation; and

  (2) 5 hours of qualifying continuing education for renewal of a journeyperson license or uninsured status except as provided in paragraph §B(2) of this regulation.

B. A State licensed electrician on uninsured status who:

  (1) Has completed the continuing education required by §A of this regulation will be issued a license with the designation “authorized to work” in accordance with Business Occupations and Professions Article, §§6-311(d)(3)(iv) and 6-604(i), Annotated Code of Maryland; or

  (2) Has not completed the continuing education required by §A of this regulation will be issued a license with the designation “not authorized to work” in accordance with Business Occupations and Professions Article, §§6-311(d)(3)(iv) and 6-604(i), Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. Acquisition of Qualifying Continuing Education.

  (1) The continuing education required by §A of this regulation must have been obtained during the 24 months immediately preceding license renewal.

  (2) Continuing education hours required by §A of this regulation obtained prior to the immediately preceding license term shall not be considered toward an applicant's eligibility for license renewal.

D. The following standards will be used to measure the hours of credit to be given for acceptable continuing education programs completed by individual applicants.

  (1) Only participation hours or the equivalent, and not hours devoted to preparation, shall be counted.

  (2) Services as teacher, lecturer, or instructor of subject matter related to the provision of electrical services qualifying for continuing education credit shall be included to the extent that such services contribute to the licensee's occupational competence. Repetitious presentation, that is, those that are substantially the same subject material, may be included only once in each reporting cycle. Hours allowable in the capacity of teacher, lecturer, or instructor may not exceed 5 hours of the minimum requirements with no carry-over provision for excess hours.

  (3) A teacher, lecturer, or instructor of a qualifying continuing education program shall receive 1 hour of continuing education credit for every hour of presentation or instruction.

#### Regulation .02 Subject Matter for Continuing Education.

*COMAR 09.09.02.02*

Continuing educational hours from a course or training satisfy the requirement of Regulation .01A of this chapter if the course or training is:

A. Based on any article of or update to the National Electrical Code (NEC) or any local variants adopted by a local board in accordance with Business Occupations and Professions Article, §6-205(b)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland, as it may be amended, modified, or updated from time to time; and which has been incorporated by reference in COMAR 09.12.50.02-1B(3);

B. Based on any code or standard of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) that relates to the provision of electrical services as defined in Business Occupations and Professions Article, §6-101(k), Annotated Code of Maryland, as it may be amended, modified, or updated from time to time; and which has been incorporated by reference in COMAR 09.12.50.02-1B(3); or

C. Compliant with the requirements set forth in Business Occupations and Professions Article, §6-205(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.

#### Regulation .03 Approved Methods for Completion of Required Continuing Education.

*COMAR 09.09.02.03*

At least 5 of the 10 hours of continuing education required by Regulation .01A(1) of this chapter for master license renewal shall be obtained in a classroom setting.

### Chapter 03 — General Regulations

**Authority:** Business Occupations and Professions Article, §§6-205, 6-307.1, 6-314(2), 6-316(a)(9), and 6-604(c), Annotated Code of Maryland

**Administrative History:** Effective date: December 31, 2018 (45:26 Md. R. 1240)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 15, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 665); emergency provision expired December 1, 2021

**Administrative History:** Regulation .02 adopted effective December 27, 2021 (48:26 Md. R. 1110)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .03 adopted effective April 17, 2023 (50:7 Md. R. 302)

#### Regulation .01 Failure to Respond.

*COMAR 09.09.03.01*

A. If an applicant or licensee receives from the Board a written communication requesting a response, the applicant or licensee shall respond in writing within 30 days of the date of the mailing.

B. The Board shall send a written communication by first-class mail to the last address furnished to the Board by the applicant or licensee.

C. It is the responsibility of an applicant or licensee to notify the Board in writing if there has been a change in an applicant’s or licensee’s address.

D. Failure to respond as required by this regulation may be considered by the Board to be a violation of Business Occupations and Professions Article, §6-316(a)(9), Annotated Code of Maryland.

#### Regulation .02 Apprentice License Required for Journeyperson License Eligibility.

*COMAR 09.09.03.02*

On or after July 1, 2024, to be eligible for a journeyperson license, an applicant shall have held, for a period of 4 years, a current apprentice license issued by the Board or a local board, and during that period shall have completed the 4-year work experience requirement pursuant to Business Occupations and Professions Article, §6-304(c), Annotated Code of Maryland, to receive credit toward eligibility for a journeyperson license.

#### Regulation .03 Time for Submitting a License Application.

*COMAR 09.09.03.03*

An applicant for a license filed pursuant to Business Occupations and Professions Article, §6-307.1(2), Annotated Code of Maryland, authorizing the Board to issue a journeyperson license to an applicant who has successfully completed an applicable electrician apprentice program approved by the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council or federal Office of Apprenticeship, shall have completed the apprentice program within 2 years of the date the journeyperson license application is filed.