ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                             Ch. 227

[(f)] (G) (1) "Practice engineering" means to provide any service or creative
work the performance of which requires education, training, and experience in the
application of:

(i) special knowledge of the mathematical, physical, and
engineering sciences; and

(ii) the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design.

(2)     In regard to a building or other structure, machine, equipment,
process, works, system, project, or public or private utility, "practice engineering"
includes:

(i) consultation;

(ii) design;

(iii) evaluation;

(iv) inspection of construction to ensure compliance with
specifications and drawings;

(v) investigation;

(vi) planning; and

(vii) design coordination.

(3)     "Practice engineering" does not include the exclusive and sole
performance of nontechnical management activities.

[(g)] (H) "Professional engineer" means, unless the context requires otherwise,
an engineer who is licensed by the Board to practice engineering.

[(h)] (I) (1) "Responsible charge" means direct control and personal
supervision of engineering that requires initiative, professional skill, and
independent judgment.

(2) "Responsible charge" includes responsible engineering teaching.
14-207.

(a)     On request of any person and payment of a VERIFICATION fee [of $10] SET
BY THE BOARD, the Board shall certify the licensing status and qualifications of any
individual who is the subject of the request.

(b)     Each certification under this section:

(1)     shall include a statement of the licensing status of the individual who
is the subject of the request; and

(2)     may include:

(i) information about the examination results and other
qualifications of that individual;

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