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kers, associate brokers, or salespersons. Four mem-
bers are consumers. Of the professional members,
one each represents the Eastern Shore, Central
Maryland, Baltimore City, Southern Maryland, and
Western Maryland, and three represent the State at
large. The at-large members cannot be engaged in
the real estate business. All members must have
been citizens and residents of the area for which
they were appointed for not less than five years
before appointment. Excepting the at-large mem-
bers, they also must have been actively engaged in
the real estate business for ten years prior to ap-
pointment. Authorization for the Commission con-
tinues until July 1, 2002 (Code Business
Occupations and Professions Article, secs. 16-101
through 16-702).
REAL ESTATE HEARING BOARD
The authority to create the Real Estate Hearing
Board was given to the Commission in 1968 (Chapter
89, Acts of 1968). With the approval of the Secretary
of Licensing and Regulation, the Real Estate Com-
mission may appoint three of its members to sit as a
real estate hearing board. The Commission refers
charges or complaints made by itself or other persons
to the Board for hearings. The Board hears all matters
referred to it and submits its findings and recommen-
dations to the Commission. The Commission desig-
nates one of its members as Board chairperson.
Authorization for the Board continues until July 1,
2002 (Code Business Occupations and Professions
Article, secs. 16-325,16-326).
STATE COMMISSION OF
REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
William G. Bowen, Chairperson, 1996
Charles P. Kazlo, Executive Director
501 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 333-6590
The State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers
was created in 1990 to license real estate appraisers
(Chapter 594, Acts of 1990). Any person who
wishes to provide real estate appraisal services in
Maryland must be licensed by the Commission.
The Commission's nine members are appointed
to three-year terms by the Governor with the advice
of the Secretary of Licensing and Regulation and
Senate advice and consent. Nominated by the
Commission, the Executive Director is appointed
by the Secretary of Licensing and Regulation (Code
Business Occupations and Professions Article, secs.
15.5-101 through 15.5-802).
LICENSURE OF SECONDHAND
PRECIOUS METAL OBJECT DEALERS &
PAWNBROKERS
Mary E. Mays, Executive Director
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501 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 333-6322
In 1981, the Secretary of Licensing and Regulation
was authorized to license every individual dealer in
secondhand precious metals and gems in the State
(Chapter 436, Acts of 1981). This licensure was ex-
tended in 1982 to cover pawnbrokers in those juris-
dictions not having local licenses (Code Business
Regulation Article, secs. 12-101 through 12-601).
LICENSURE OF SPORTS AGENTS
Dennis L. Gring, Director
501 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 333-6313
In 1988, the Secretary of Licensing and Regulation
was authorized to license sports agents recruiting
athletes in Maryland and to suspend or revoke such
licenses after a hearing (Chapter 695, Acts of 1988).
The statute imposes certain duties on sports agents
regarding the filing of contracts, disclosure of fee
schedules, contract cancellation, advertising, prohib-
ited activities, and record keeping (Code Business
Regulation Article, secs. 4-401 through 4-426).
DIVISION OF RACING
Kenneth A. Schertle, Executive Director
(410) 333-6267
Established in 1985, the Division of Racing over-
sees the work of the Maryland Racing Commission.
MARYLAND RACING COMMISSION
John P. McDaniel, Chairperson, 1996
501 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 333-6267
The Maryland Racing Commission was formed in
1920 (Chapter 273, Acts of 1920). It licenses all
persons, associations, or corporations that hold any
horse racing meet within the State where racing is
permitted for any stake, purse, or reward. The Com-
mission makes all regulations governing the races. It
may also regulate the size of a purse, the price of
admission, or the charge made for any article or service
sold at the meets. All persons engaged in racing in
Maryland under assumed names must register with the
Commission for permission to use such names. The
Commission may revoke or suspend the license of any
person or corporation engaged in racing within the
State who violates the racing laws or Commission rules.
The Commission's nine members are appointed
for four-year terms by the Governor with Senate
advice and consent. No more than six members may
belong to the same political party. At least three
members must be knowledgeable or experienced in
some aspect of thoroughbred racing, and at least
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