Ch. 647

LAWS OF MARYLAND

THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO AN INDIVIDUAL PERFORMING WORK
THAT IS ONLY INCIDENTAL TO THE LICENSEE PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN
PROVIDING PLUMBING SERVICES.

(E)  SAME — INCIDENTAL PLUMBING WORK.

THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO, WITHOUT
COMPENSATION, PROVIDES PLUMBING SERVICES THAT THE BOARD DEFINES
BY REGULATION TO BE ONLY INCIDENTAL PLUMBING SERVICES.

(F) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO AN EMPLOYEE OF A

BUILD1NG OWNER, MANAGER, OR MAINTENANCE COMPANY WHO PROVIDES
PLUMBING SERVICES THAT THE BOARD DEFINES BY REGULATION TO BE ONLY
MINOR PLUMBING REPAIR SERVICES.

(G) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS
LICENSED AS AN APPLIANCE INSTALLER IN ALLEGANY COUNTY, FREDERICK
COUNTY, OR GARRETT COUNTY WHILE ACTING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE
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COMMITTEE COMMENT: Subsection (a)(1) of this section is new
language derived from the second clause of the first
sentence of former Art. 56, § 446 and rephrased in
standard language to state affirmatively that an
individual must be licensed to provide plumbing
services in the State. See also § 3-601 of this
title.

Subsection (a)(2) of this section is standard language
substituted for the first clause of the third sentence
of former Art. 56, § 453(a) and the prohibition
against persons "working at the plumbing business
without being qualified" in § 447(a). The substituted
language states a fundamental prerequisite implicit
throughout the former provisions of Art. 56, §§ 444
through 462C that related to providing plumbing
services as an apprentice. See also § 3-601 of this
title.

Subsection (b)(1) of this section is new language
added to state expressly that which only was implied
in the former law — i.e., an individual who provides
plumbing services within the residence of the
individual is not required to be licensed under this
title. See Letter of Advice to John A. Evans,
Executive Director, Occupational and Professional
Licensing Boards (October 9, 1986).

Subsection (b)(2) of this section is new language
added to conform to the practice of the Board.

Subsection (c) of this section is new language derived
from the third sentence of former Art. 56, § 453(d).

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