The Board may not issue a license to an applicant whose trade or fictitious name or trademark is so similar to that used by another licensed marine contractor that the public may be confused or misled by the similarity. Except as provided in §A of this regulation, the Board shall license an applicant if the applicant: Submits an application for a license on the form required by the Board; Is eligible to take the examination as provided in §D of this regulation; Takes and passes the written marine contractor examination for the appropriate license category, as recognized by the Board; Provides the Board with satisfactory evidence that the liability insurance and workers’ compensation insurance requirements of COMAR 26.28.02.01B have been satisfied; Has a federal tax identification number; If applicable, submits satisfactory evidence of the resolution of any acts which may subject the applicant to disciplinary action under COMAR 26.28.04; and Pays the required license issuance fee. Either an individual or an entity may apply for a license. An applicant is eligible to take the examination if the applicant has at least 2 years of approved experience as a full-time marine contractor or demonstrates similar contractor experience as documented in the application and accepted by the Board. An applicant shall demonstrate the necessary experience in marine contractor services relevant to and included in the license category for which they are applying, in accordance with COMAR 26.28.01.05. If the applicant is an entity, the entity shall appoint a member of the entity as the representative member to make the application and take the examination on behalf of the entity.