§ 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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56A, § 2-503; 1989, ch. 3, § 1.