Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Section 6-304

      (a)      To qualify for a State license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

      (b)      (1)      Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the applicant shall have been engaged or employed regularly and principally in providing electrical services for all types of electrical equipment and apparatus for at least 7 years while under the direction and supervision of:

                  (i)      a master electrician; or

                  (ii)      a similarly qualified employee of a governmental unit.

            (2)      The State Board may allow an applicant up to 3 years of credit toward the experience required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the State Board determines that the applicant has completed a formal course of study or professional training in electrical installation comparable to the required experience.

      (c)      Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the State Board under this subtitle.

      (d)      The State Board may investigate the qualifications of each applicant to determine whether the applicant meets the requirements of this section.