Ch. 648

LAWS OF MARYLAND

COMMITTEE COMMENT: This subsection is new language derived
from former Art. 56, § 531(c), which defined "master
electrician" by reference to the specific activities
of master electricians, and, as they related to the
activities of master electricians, the first clause of
§ 534(a) and the first sentence of (b).

The definition is stated in the infinitive form to
allow minor verb variations of the defined phrase
without taking these variations out of the scope of
the definition.

In the introductory language of paragraph (2) of this
subsection, the former words "add", "maintain", and
"erect" are deleted in light of the broad references
to "installing" and "altering".

In paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection, the phrase "or
any part of them", which formerly modified "electrical
wiring, ... or condui{t}", is deleted as surplusage.

(J) STATE BOARD.

"STATE BOARD" MEANS THE STATE BOARD OF MASTER ELECTRICIANS.

COMMITTEE COMMENT: This subsection is new language derived
from former Art. 56, § 531(f).

The word "State" is substituted for the former words
"Maryland" and "Statewide" to avoid the use of the
duplicative terms "Maryland" and "Statewide" and to
correspond with other board designations used in the
proposed Business Occupations Article.

With the advice of the State Board, the name of the
State Board is changed to achieve uniformity among the
names of the business occupation boards that this
article governs.

The former phrase "except 'local board'" is deleted as
unnecessary in light of the defined term "local
board".

(K) STATE LICENSE.

"STATE LICENSE" MEANS A LICENSE THAT IS ISSUED BY THE STATE
BOARD TO A MASTER ELECTRICIAN.

COMMITTEE COMMENT: This subsection is new language derived
from former Art. 56, § 531(e).

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