Section 17-304 – Restrictions on Name and Trademark Similarities
The Board may not issue a license to an applicant whose trade or fictitious name or trademark is so similar to that used by another licensee that the public may be confused or misled by the similarity.
Section 17-305 – Issuance of License
(a) The Board shall issue a license that is valid for 2 years to any applicant who meets the requirements of this title and any regulation adopted under this title. (b) The Board, by regulation, may establish license categories that specify the marine contractor services each license authorizes a licensee to perform. (c) The Board shall include on […]
Section 17-306 – Scope of License to Entity
While a license to an entity is in effect, the license authorizes the entity to: (1) Employ as marine contractors individuals who are not licensed marine contractors to provide marine contractor services to the public on behalf of the licensee; and (2) Represent itself to the public as a licensed marine contractor entity.
Section 17-307 – License Number on Advertising and Large Equipment
A licensed marine contractor shall: (1) Include the contractor’s marine contractor license number in all advertising related to the provision of marine contractor services; and (2) Prominently display the contractor’s marine contractor license number on all large equipment used in the course of the licensee’s work as a marine contractor.
Section 17-308 – Term and Renewal of License
(a) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to stagger the terms of the licenses. (b) A license expires on the date the Secretary sets, in accordance with subsection (a) of this section. (c) At least 2 months before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by first–class mail or electronically, to the last known address of […]
Section 17-309 – Change of Address or Telephone Number; Addition of Branch Office
Within 5 days after the change, a licensee shall submit to the Board written notice of: (1) If the licensee is an individual or entity, any change in the address or telephone number of an existing office or principal place of business; and (2) If the licensee is an entity, the addition of a branch office.
Section 17-310 – Denial, Refusal to Renew, Suspension or Revocation of License
(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, and subject to the notice and hearing requirements in subsection (c) of this section, the Board may deny, refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee: (1) Violates any provision of this title or any regulation adopted under this […]
Section 17-401 – Practicing Without License
An individual or entity may not conduct, attempt to conduct, or offer to conduct any marine contractor services unless the individual or entity is licensed by the Board to perform the services.
Section 17-402 – Misrepresentation as Authorized Practitioner
Unless authorized to perform marine contractor services under this title, an individual or entity may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the individual or entity is authorized to perform marine contractor services in the State.
Section 17-403 – Penalties
(a) (1) A person who violates any provision of this title or any regulation adopted under this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both. (2) Each day that a person conducts marine contractor services without a license constitutes a separate […]