Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-836
This is the official text of Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-836, part of Maryland’s Code, Public Safety — governs police, fire, and emergency services.
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§12–836.
Official statutory text
(a) An elevator contractor may not engage in the business of elevator installation, alteration, repair, or service work unless the work of the elevator contractor is covered by:
(1) general liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000; and
(2) property damage insurance in the amount of at least $500,000.
(b) An applicant for an elevator contractor license shall submit proof of the insurance required under subsection (a) of this section to the Board with the license application.
(c) Unless a licensee meets the insurance requirements of this section, the Board may not renew the license of a licensee to whom the insurance requirements of this section apply.
(d) A licensed elevator contractor shall give the Board notice of the cancellation of insurance at least 10 days before the effective date of the cancellation.
(1) general liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000; and
(2) property damage insurance in the amount of at least $500,000.
(b) An applicant for an elevator contractor license shall submit proof of the insurance required under subsection (a) of this section to the Board with the license application.
(c) Unless a licensee meets the insurance requirements of this section, the Board may not renew the license of a licensee to whom the insurance requirements of this section apply.
(d) A licensed elevator contractor shall give the Board notice of the cancellation of insurance at least 10 days before the effective date of the cancellation.
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