MARVIN MANDEL, Governor                                 1147

Code. The only other changes made are in
style.

(B)    THE PROVISIONS OF PART III OF THIS SUBTITLE
DC NOT REQUIRE A WEIL DRILLER'S LICENSE FOR A
REGISTERED MASTER PLUMBER IN CONNECTION WITH THE
INSTALLATION OR REPAIR OF A PUMP, TANK OR WATER
CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection presently appears
as Article 96A, section 82(b) of the Code.
The only changes made are in style.

(C)   THE PROVISIONS OF PART III OF THIS SUBTITLE
DO NOT APPLY TO DRIVE-POINT WELLS AND HAND-DUG WELLS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection presently appears
as Article 96A, section 82 (c) of the Code.
The only changes made are in style.

8-610. BOARD'S AUTHORITY TO GRANT LICENSES; FEE;
EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL OF LICENSES; TEMPORARY
LICENSES; BOND AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.

(A) GRANTING LICENSES AND FEES.—THE BOARD MAY
GRANT VARIOUS LICENSES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
MASTERS, APPRENTICES, AND RESTRICTED LICENSES TO ANY
PERSON INTENDING TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF WELL
DRILLING IN THE STATE. THE BOARD SHALL ISSUE A WELL
DRILLER'S LICENSE TO ANY APPLICANT WHO QUALIFIES UNDER
AND COMPLIES WITH THE PROVISIONS OF PART III DEALING
WITH WELL DRILLERS. THE LICENSE SHALL BE IN THE
MANNER, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS AS PROVIDED BY STATUTE,
OR RULE OR REGULATION, AND GRANTED ON PAYMENT OF A $25
ANNUAL FEE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection presently appears
as Article 96A, section 84 (a) of the Code.
The second sentence is new language derived
from Article 96A, section 83 (d). The only
other changes made are in style.

(E) LICENSE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL.—EVERY
LICENSE ISSUED SHALL EXPIRE ON JUNE 30 NEXT FOLLOWING
THE DATE OF ISSUANCE UNLESS IT IS REVOKED OR SUSPENDED
PRIOR TO THAT TIME. A RENEWAL LICENSE SHALL BE ISSUED
ON APPLICATION AND PAYMENT OF THE ANNUAL LICENSE FEE.
AN EXAMINATION MAY NOT BE REQUIRED OF AN APPLICANT FOR
A RENEWAL LICENSE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection presently appears