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consent. One is a public member who is hearing-
impaired. One member must be licensed to practice
medicine in Maryland and hold an American Board
of Otolaryngology certificate of qualification. One
member must hold an American Speech and Hear-
ing Association certificate of competence in audiol-
ogy and have had at least four years of paid work
experience in audiology prior to appointment. The
remaining three members must be persons experi-
enced in the sale of hearing aids and be recom-
mended by the Maryland members of the Hearing
Aid Dealers Association of Maryland, the District
of Columbia, and Delaware. The Governor desig-
nates the chairperson. Authorization for the Board
continues until July 1,1994 (Code 1957, Art. 56,
secs. 508-529).

MARYLAND BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

Chairperson: William F. Kirwin, 1989

Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of
Secretary of Licensing & Regulation and Senate
advice & consent: David L. Parrish, 1990; Elmina
J. Mayberry, 1991; two vacancies.

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The Maryland Board of Examiners of Landscape
Architects was established in 1971 (Chapter 645,
Acts of 1971). The Board became part of the De-
partment of Licensing and Regulation in 1973
(Chapter 4, Acts of Special Session of 1973). The
Board licenses landscape architects who desire to
practice in Maryland. It holds examinations at least
once a year and determines who may be exempt
from the provisions of the law.

The Board comprises five members appointed to
three-year terms by the Governor upon the recom-
mendation of the Secretary of Licensing and Reg-
ulation with Senate advice and consent. Three
members must be registered landscape architects of
recognized standing and must have engaged in the
practice of landscape architecture in Maryland for
at least five years prior to appointment. Additional
members representing the interests of consumers
may be appointed by the Governor. Authorization
for the Board continues until July 1, 1993 (Code
1957, Art. 56, secs. 277-281A).

BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF MARYLAND
PILOTS

Chairperson: Milton B. Sachse, 1990

Appointed by Governor: StephenM. Farkas, 1988;
John P. KreuL, 1988; Harry S. PrechteL, 1988;
Charles E. Scarlett III, 1988; Joseph B. Smith,
1989; Richard W. Owen III, 1989.

Ex officio: Joseph L. Pedone, designee of Secretary of
Licensing & Regulation; Michael R. Watson,
President, Association of Maryland Pilots.

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The Board of Examiners of Maryland Pilots was
formed in 1969 to license pilots (Chapter 575, Acts
of 1969). The Board establishes rules and regula-
tions to ensure the safety of pilotage services. In
1984, the responsibility for setting pilotage fees and
charges was transferred to the Public Service Com-
mission (Chapter 727, Acts of 1984).

The Board consists of nine members appointed
for two-year terms by the Governor. The Secretary
of Licensing and Regulation (or designee) serves ex
officio and the eight remaining members are ap-
pointed with the Secretary's advice. Four members
must be licensed or retired pilots with at least five
years experience. Two must be members of the
steamship industry who actively employ pilots, and
two are consumer representatives. The President of
the Association of Maryland Pilots also serves ex
officio on the Board. Authorization for the Board
continues until July 1,1993 (Code 1957, Art. 74,
secs. 1-17).

STATE BOARD OF PLUMBING
Chairperson: Milton Snyder, 1991

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of
Licensing & Regulation and Senate advice &
consent: James C. Fitzsimmons, 1989; Clive T.
Hendrix, 1989; George C. Burgan, Jr., 1990; John
E. Mertens, 1990; Charles J. Morgan, Jr., 1990; N.
Paul Joyner, 1991; Edwin E. Schanken, 1991; one
vacancy.

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Baltimore, MD 21202 333-6322
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The first board for examining and licensing
plumbers in Maryland was established in 1886
(Chapter 439, Acts of 1886). Its jurisdiction was
limited to Baltimore City. The State Board of Com-
missioners of Practical Plumbing was created with
statewide jurisdiction in 1910 (Chapter 436, Acts
of 1910). In 1988, it was renamed the State Board
of Plumbing (Chapter 647, Acts of 1988). The
Board examines and certifies journeymen and mas-
ter plumbers. It regulates the plumbing trade.

The Board is comprised of nine members. They
are appointed to three-year terms by the Governor
with the advice of the Secretary of Licensing and
Regulation and Senate advice and consent. Mem-
bers include seven practical and skilled plumbers
from various regions of the State and two public
members. Authorization for the Board continues