Section 13-602 – Termination of Title
Subject to the Program Evaluation Act, the provisions of this title and all rules and regulations adopted under this title creating the State Board of Well Drillers and relating to the regulation of well drillers are of no effect and may not be enforced after July 1, 2031.
Section 13-312 – Judicial Review
Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § 10-202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.
Section 13-204 – Executive Director
(a) (1) With the approval of the Secretary, the Board may employ and discharge an executive director. (2) The executive director is entitled to compensation in accordance with the State budget. (b) (1) The executive director shall have a broad knowledge of well drilling. (2) The executive director shall devote the time that is necessary to fulfill the duties of the […]
Section 13-205 – Meetings; Compensation; Staff
(a) The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings. (b) Each member of the Board is entitled to: (1) Compensation in accordance with the State budget unless the member otherwise is a public official; and (2) Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget. (c) (1) With the approval of the […]
Section 13-206 – Miscellaneous Powers and Duties
(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this title. (b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall: (1) Carry out the provisions of this title; (2) Review and comment on proposed regulations that relate to well […]
Section 13-207 – Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board: (1) Shall set reasonable fees necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this title; and (2) May set fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses according to class of license. (b) The fees established by the Board under subsection (a) of this section shall be set in a […]
Section 13-301 – Licensing Required; Temporary Dewatering Devices
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person shall be licensed by the Board before the person may practice well drilling in this State. (b) A person who has not been licensed by the Board may, after having notified the county board of health, install a temporary dewatering device to facilitate the installation of underground […]
Section 13-302 – Qualifications of Applicants
(a) The Board shall adopt rules and regulations for the qualifications of applicants. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, to qualify for a license, an applicant shall meet any reasonable qualifications or requirements that the Board establishes for license applicants.
Section 13-303 – Applications for Licenses
To apply for a license, an applicant shall: (1) Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and (2) Pay to the Board an application fee set by the Board.
Section 13-304 – Examinations
(a) If the Board requires an examination, an applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined for that license as provided in this section. (b) The Board shall give any examination that it requires to applicants at the times and places that the Board determines. (c) The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of […]