§ 6-205

Maryland § 6-205

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gbo: Business Occupations and Professions
• Title: 6

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(a) In addition to any powers and duties set forth elsewhere, the State Board shall:

(1) twice a year hold a seminar and invite members from each local licensing jurisdiction to discuss any industry or licensing problems;

(2) adopt regulations to establish:

(i) application and examination fees;

(ii) continuing education requirements; and

(iii) application deadlines;

(3) enforce, within 18 months of issuance, minimum standards for the provision of electrical services consistent with the most recently issued version of the National Fire Protection Association 70: National Electrical Code;

(4) issue licenses;

(5) keep records of its proceedings; and

(6) adopt any other regulations necessary to carry out this title.

(b) The continuing education requirements adopted under this section shall:

(1) be based on the National Electrical Code or any local variants adopted by a local board;

(2) consist of a course or training on practical techniques, installation procedures, or other relevant topics; and

(3) be administered by:

(i) a college or an apprenticeship program approved by the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning or the federal Office of Apprenticeship;

(ii) a state or nationally recognized training program; or

(iii) another person approved by the State Board.