Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-616
This is the official text of Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-616, part of Maryland’s Code, Public Safety — governs police, fire, and emergency services.
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§12–616.
Official statutory text
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not inspect or certify an electrical installation unless the person is certified by the State Fire Marshal.
(b) A person may not willfully make a false statement on an application submitted under this subtitle.
(c) A person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
(b) A person may not willfully make a false statement on an application submitted under this subtitle.
(c) A person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
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