Section 15-408 – Denials, Suspensions, Revocations of Permits; Reprimands of Holders; Penalties
(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 15–409 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a permit to any applicant, reprimand a permit holder, or suspend or revoke a permit if: (1) the applicant or permit holder fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to […]
Section 15-314 – Term and Renewal of Licenses
(a) Unless a license is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section, the license expires on the first June 30 that comes: (1) after the effective date of the license; and (2) in an odd–numbered year. (b) (1) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall mail or electronically transmit to the licensee: (i) a […]
Section 15-409 – Denials, Suspensions, Revocations of Permits; Reprimands of Holders — Hearings
(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 15–408 of this subtitle, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board. (b) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance […]
Section 15-315 – Reinstatement of Expired Licenses
(a) The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who, for any reason, has failed to renew the license if the individual: (1) applies to the Board for reinstatement within 2 years after the license expires; (2) meets the renewal requirements of § 15–314 of this subtitle; and (3) except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this […]
Section 15-410 – Permit to Remain in Effect Pending Investigation or Hearing
(a) (1) For the limited purpose set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a permit shall remain in effect and does not expire by operation of law while the permit holder is under investigation by the Board or awaiting a hearing or disposition on charges subject to disciplinary action under this subtitle. (2) An extension of a […]
Section 15-316 – Retired Status License
(a) The Board may issue a retired status license to an individual who: (1) is currently licensed in Maryland as a professional land surveyor or a property line surveyor; (2) has been either licensed as a professional land surveyor or a property line surveyor or was authorized to practice land surveying or property line surveying under § 15-303 […]
Section 15-317 – Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations — Grounds; Alternative Penalties
(a) (1) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 15–319 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if: (i) the applicant or licensee fraudulently or deceptively obtains, renews, or attempts to obtain […]
Section 15-318 – Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations — Commencement of Proceedings
(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall commence proceedings under § 15-317 of this subtitle on a complaint made to the Board by a member or any other person. (b) (1) A complaint shall: (i) be in writing; (ii) state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based; and (iii) be submitted to the secretary of […]
Section 15-303 – Practice by Employees and Other Subordinates
(a) (1) Subject to this section, the following individuals may practice land surveying without a license: (i) an employee or other subordinate of a professional land surveyor; and (ii) an employee of an individual who is not licensed but is otherwise authorized under this title to practice land surveying without supervision. (2) Subject to this section, the following individuals may […]
Section 15-304 – Qualifications of Applicants
(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section. (b) The applicant shall be of good character and reputation. (c) An applicant for a license to practice land surveying shall meet the educational and experience requirements under § 15-305 of this subtitle. (d) Except as otherwise provided in this […]