Ch. 134                                        1994 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2) HOLD A GAS FITTERS LICENSE FROM A COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE INDIVIDUAL TO PROVIDE PROPANE GAS SERVICES
UNDER A LICENSING PROGRAM, ACCEPTABLE TO THE BOARD, WHICH THAT IS IN
EXISTENCE PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1995 AND THAT IS ACCEPTABLE TO THE BOARD; OR

(3) OTHERWISE DEMONSTRATE QUALIFICATIONS THAT ARE
SATISFACTORY TO THE BOARD AND THAT ARE AT LEAST EQUIVALENT TO THE
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED BY THE NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED
TRAINING PROGRAM FOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS OPERATIONS.

12-303.

An applicant for a license shall:

(1)      submit to the Board an application on the form that the Board provides;
and

(2)      pay to the Board an application fee of:
(i) $20 for a master plumber license;

(ii)     $10 for a journey plumber license; [or]

(iii)    $15 for an apprentice plumber license; OR

(IV)   $25 FOR A PROPANE GAS FITTER CERTIFICATE.
12-306.

(a)      If an applicant qualifies for a journey plumber license, a master plumber
license, [or] a limited license, OR A PROPANE GAS FITTER CERTIFICATE under this
subtitle, the Board shall send the applicant a notice that states that:

(1)    the applicant has qualified for a license; and

(2)      the Board will issue a license to the applicant on receipt of:

(i) if contracting in the name of the applicant or another person to
provide plumbing services, proof of the liability insurance as required under § 12-501 of
this title; and

(ii) a license fee of:

1. $100 for a master plumber license or a limited master
plumber license; [or]

2.        $50 for a journey plumber license or a limited journey
plumber license; OR

3.        $50 FOR A PROPANE GAS FITTER CERTIFICATE.

(b)      On payment of the appropriate license fee and, if applicable, receipt of the
proof of the insurance required under § 12-501 of this title, the Board shall issue a license
to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.

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