Maryland Public Safety Section 12-836

      (a)      An elevator contractor may not engage in the business of elevator installation, alteration, repair, or service work unless the work of the elevator contractor is covered by:

            (1)      general liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000; and

            (2)      property damage insurance in the amount of at least $500,000.

      (b)      An applicant for an elevator contractor license shall submit proof of the insurance required under subsection (a) of this section to the Board with the license application.

      (c)      Unless a licensee meets the insurance requirements of this section, the Board may not renew the license of a licensee to whom the insurance requirements of this section apply.

      (d)      A licensed elevator contractor shall give the Board notice of the cancellation of insurance at least 10 days before the effective date of the cancellation.