Reciprocal action between State Board and local jurisdictions

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    (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 set by the State Board;

        (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.


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