Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-205
This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Regulation § 9A-205, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Regulation — governs general business licensing and regulation.
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§9A–205.
Official statutory text
(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere, the Board shall:
(1) adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;
(2) adopt and enforce a code that sets minimum standards for installing, altering, remodeling, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, hydronic, and refrigeration systems;
(3) administer examinations;
(4) issue licenses;
(5) keep a list of all licensees;
(6) keep a record of its proceedings; and
(7) adopt an official seal.
(b) The Board shall enter into a cooperative agreement with a county for the county to enforce the code adopted under this section.
(c) If a county has adopted a code prior to January 1, 1988 the county code shall apply within that county.
(d) The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secretary.
(1) adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;
(2) adopt and enforce a code that sets minimum standards for installing, altering, remodeling, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, hydronic, and refrigeration systems;
(3) administer examinations;
(4) issue licenses;
(5) keep a list of all licensees;
(6) keep a record of its proceedings; and
(7) adopt an official seal.
(b) The Board shall enter into a cooperative agreement with a county for the county to enforce the code adopted under this section.
(c) If a county has adopted a code prior to January 1, 1988 the county code shall apply within that county.
(d) The Board exercises its powers, duties, and functions subject to the authority of the Secretary.
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