Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Section 6-503

      (a)      Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, an individual may qualify for a reciprocal license from the State Board if the individual:

            (1)      holds a license from a local jurisdiction of the State to provide electrical services in the local jurisdiction;

            (2)      applies for a reciprocal license of the same class or type that the State Board issues; and

            (3)      at the time of application, does not have:

                  (i)      the same class or type of license suspended or revoked by a local jurisdiction of the State; or

                  (ii)      a record of outstanding violations of the regulations of a local jurisdiction of the State.

      (b)      The State Board shall waive any of the qualifications required for a license under this title for an individual who:

            (1)      holds a license, from a local jurisdiction of the State, of the same class or type as the license for which the applicant is seeking a waiver; and

            (2)      meets the waiver requirements of subsection (c) of this section.

      (c)      The State Board shall grant a waiver under this section for an applicant who holds a license from a local jurisdiction only if the applicant:

            (1)      (i)      1.      qualified for the license by passing an examination given in the local jurisdiction; and

                        2.      has held the license for at least 1 year immediately before the date of application; or

                  (ii)      1.      qualified for the license other than by passing an examination in the local jurisdiction; and

                        2.      has held the license for at least 2 years immediately before the date of application;

            (2)      submits a written statement from the local jurisdiction certifying:

                  (i)      if the license is issued on the basis of an examination, the date of issuance of the license; and

                  (ii)      the licensee:

                        1.      is in good standing with the local jurisdiction; and

                        2.      has no record of outstanding violations of regulations of the local jurisdiction;

            (3)      pays any reciprocal license fee required under this title;

            (4)      if required, submits proof of general liability insurance to the State Board; and

            (5)      complies with any other licensing requirements of the State Board.