§ 6-504. Reciprocal action between local jurisdictions

   (a) In general. -- Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, an individual may qualify for a reciprocal license from a local jurisdiction of the State if the individual:

   (1) is licensed by another local jurisdiction of the State to provide electrical services in that local jurisdiction;

   (2) applies for a reciprocal license of the same class or type as the license that the individual holds in that local jurisdiction; and

   (3) at the time of application, does not have:

      (i) a license of the same class or type 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. -- A local jurisdiction of the State that issues a license to provide electrical services shall waive any of the licensing qualifications of the local jurisdiction for an individual who:

   (1) (i) is a resident of the State; or

      (ii) meets the legal requirements of the State for establishing a principal place of business in the State;

   (2) holds a license, from another local jurisdiction of the State, of the same class or type as the license for which the applicant is seeking a waiver; and

   (3) meets the waiver requirements of subsection (c) of this section.

(c) Conditions. -- A local jurisdiction shall grant a waiver under this section for an applicant who holds a license from another local jurisdiction only if the applicant:

   (1) (i) 1. qualified for the license by passing an examination given in that 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 that 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 a 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 the regulations of the local jurisdiction;

   (3) pays any reciprocal license fee required by the local jurisdiction;

   (4) if required:

      (i) executes a bond to the local jurisdiction; or

      (ii) submits proof of general liability insurance to the local jurisdiction; and

   (5) complies with any other licensing requirements of the local jurisdiction.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56A, § 2-504; 1989, ch. 3, § 1.