§ 4.5-304. Issuance of home builder registration number; authority conferred  


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  •    (a) In general. -- The Unit shall register and issue a home builder registration number to an applicant for a home builder registration that:

       (1) meets the requirements of this title; and

       (2) pays to the Division an initial nonrefundable 2-year registration fee of $ 600.

    (b) Not transferable. -- A home builder registration issued under this title may not be transferred, assigned, or pledged.

    (c) Authority of registrants. -- A valid home builder registration authorizes the registrant to act as a home builder in the State.

    (d) Authority of registrants -- Montgomery County. --

       (1) A home builder that holds a license or registration in Montgomery County may act as a home builder in that county only, unless the home builder is also registered under this title.

       (2) A home builder that holds a license or registration in Montgomery County and is not registered under this title is subject to Subtitle 7 of this title.

       (3) (i) In addition to the county license or registration fee, a home builder that is required to hold a license or registration only in Montgomery County shall pay to the county a Guaranty Fund administrative fee of $ 150.

          (ii) The county shall remit the Guaranty Fund administrative fee to the Unit to be deposited in the Registration Fund.


HISTORY: 2000, ch. 522; 2002, ch. 530; 2004, ch. 430, § 1; 2006, ch. 456; 2008, chs. 480, 481.