State Agencies

had at least four years of paid work experience in
audiology prior to his appointment. The remain-
ing three members must be persons experienced
in the sale of hearing aids and be recommended
by the Maryland members of the Hearing Aid
Dealers Association of Maryland, the District of
Columbia, and Delaware.

The Board registers and regulates persons fur-
nishing hearing aids. It also tests audiometric
testing equipment and inspects the facilities of
persons who practice the fitting of hearing aids
(Code 1957, Art. 43, secs. 725-742). Authoriza-
tion for the Board continues until July 1, 1984
(Chapter 808, Acts of 1978).

BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR
PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS

Chairperson: George W. Bushby, 1984

John R. Lautenberger, 1985; Russell E. Lowman,
1985; Joseph R. Newland, 1987.

Consumer representatives: Nancy D. O'Donnell,
1984; Charles E. Maloy, 1987.

501 St. Paul Place
Baltimore 21202 Telephone: 659-6322
Toll Free: 1-800-492-7521

The Board of Registration for Professional
Land Surveyors was established by Chapter 763,
Acts of 1977. The Board consists of six members
appointed by the Governor with the advice of the
Secretary of Licensing and Regulation for five-
year terms. Two members are selected from the
public at large, three members are professional
land surveyors, and one is a property line survey-
or. The professional land surveyors and property
line surveyor may be selected from a list of nomi-
nees recommended by the Maryland Society of
Surveyors. The Board is a member of the Mary-
land Society of Professional Land Surveyors,
which aids in the reciprocal licensing of surveyors
and seeks to promote uniform standards of licens-
ing in all states.

All persons seeking to practice surveying in
Maryland must submit their qualifications to the
Board or pass the examination before being is-
sued a certificate of registration to practice.
Through the cooperation of the local chapters of
the surveying fraternities, the Board seeks to se-
cure voluntary compliance with the law and the
maintenance of the ethical standards of the pro-
fession. The Board also has specific powers of en-
forcement. These include the investigation of
charges, as well as the hearing of complaints of
violations of the registration law, the power to

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subpoena witnesses and the submission of docu-
ments or other pertinent data, and the power to
apply for relief by injunction to enforce the provi-
sions of the law or to restrain any violations of it.

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment
provisions of the Program Evaluation Act (sunset
law), authorization for the Board continues until
July 1, 1993 (Chapter 176. Acts of 1982).

BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
MARYLAND PILOTS

Chairperson: C. Philip Manger

Ex officio members: Frank J. Hughes, represent-
ing the Secretary of Transportation, C. Philip
Manger, President, Baltimore Chamber of Com-
merce; Capt. George A. Quick, President,
Maryland Pilots Association.

Appointed members: G. Nelson Bull, Jr., 1983;
Patrick G. Lynch, 1983; Charles E. Scarlett III,
1984;Joanne L. Suder, 1984.

501 St. Paul Place
Baltimore 21202 Telephone: 659-6322
Toll Free: 1-800-492-7521

The Board of Examiners of Maryland Pilots,
created by Chapter 575, Acts of 1969, consists of
four members appointed by the Governor with
the advice of the Secretary of Licensing and Reg-
ulation for two-year terms. Two of the appointed
members must be actively engaged in the owner-
ship, operation, or management of oceangoing
vessels required to employ pilots licensed under
Article 74. These members cannot ever have held
a master's or pilot's license. Two members must
be licensed as pilots for at least five years prior to
their appointment. Designees of the Secretary of
Transportation, the president of the Baltimore
Chamber of Commerce, and the president of the
Association of Maryland Pilots serve as ex officio
members. Additional members representing the
interests of consumers may be appointed by the
Governor.

The Board establishes rates, and pilotage fees
and charges (Code 1957, Art. 74, secs. 1-20). Au-
thorization for the Board continues until July 1,
1984 (Chapter 808, Acts of 1978).

THE STATE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF
PRACTICAL PLUMBING

Chairperson: Milton Snyder, 1983
Vice-Chairperson: Thomas E. Pierson, 1983