Regulation .01 Denials, Reprimands, Suspension, and Revocation.
Regulation .01 Denials, Reprimands, Suspension, and Revocation.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Mandatory Action. Subject to the hearing provisions of Environment Article, §13-311, Annotated Code of Maryland, 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.
Denial. Subject to the hearing provisions of Environment Article, §13-311, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board may deny a license to any applicant on any of the grounds specified in §A, of this regulation.
C.
Discretionary Action. Subject to the hearing provisions of Environment Article, §13-311, Annotated Code of Maryland, 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 has:
(1)
Violated any law, rule, or regulation that applies to practicing well drilling; or
(2)
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 action under this chapter.