Section 6-503 - Reciprocal action between State Board and local jurisdictions.
§ 6-503. Reciprocal action between State Board and local jurisdictions.
(a) Qualifications.- 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) Reciprocity required.- 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) Conditions.- 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.
[An. Code 1957, art. 56A, § 2-503; 1989, ch. 3, § 1.]