2013 Maryland Code
BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
§ 6-103 - Scope of title

§6-103.

(a) This title does not affect the right of any local jurisdiction of the State:

(1) to regulate the quality and character of work of a person who engages in the business of providing electrical services by establishing a system of licenses, permits, fees, and inspections designed to:

(i) ensure compliance with and implementation of State and local building laws; or

(ii) enforce other local laws protecting public health and safety;

(2) to require a person who engages in the business of providing electrical services to submit any plan or specification for approval before the electrical services are provided;

(3) to establish a local board;

(4) except as provided in §§ 6-504 and 6-602 of this title, to require an examination before issuing a license to provide electrical services within the local jurisdiction; or

(5) to collect, from a person who is licensed with a local board, fees for:

(i) an examination for a license to provide electrical services;

(ii) issuance and renewal of the license; or

(iii) an inspection.

(b) If a local jurisdiction licenses any class of electricians other than master electricians, that class is also under the control and supervision of the local board.

(c) This title may not be construed to waive any requirement of an ordinance or regulation that sets out the type of work to be performed by a person who engages in the business of providing electrical services as required under State or local building laws.