§ 17.16.130. Electrical license—Required.

A.

No person shall do work as a master general, master limited or restricted electrician without first applying for and receiving a license from the State of Maryland or other approved Maryland jurisdictions. Licenses submitted from other jurisdictions will be subject to review and approval by the Code Official.

B.

No person shall do work in the City without first applying for and obtaining an electrical contractors license from the Director of Planning and Zoning or his or her designee. The license fee shall be established by resolution of the City Council. Applicant shall be a member, in good standing, with the State or local Board of Electrical Examiners.

C.

Electrical License—Use by Others. No person in the electrical business shall allow that person's name to be used by any other person, directly or indirectly, to obtain a permit, send in notices, make returns or to do any work under that person's license.

D.

Insurance—Required. No person shall do work as a master or restricted electrician without first submitting evidence that their insurance or surety required by Maryland State law is current and on file with the Department of Planning and Zoning.

E.

Issued licenses are not transferable for any reason.

F.

The Director or his or her designee may suspend or revoke a license issued for any irregularities or for unsafe or unworkmanlike installation, license violations, misrepresentation of facts or for any violations of the Electrical Code and this chapter.

(Ord. O-26-03 § 1 (part): Ord. O-38-01 § 1 (part): Ord. O-16-99 § 1 (part); Ord. O-56-95 § 1 (part); Ord. O-51-94 § 1; Ord. O-32-91 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. O-21-10 Amended, § I, 11-8-2010; Ord. No. O-12-16 Amended, § I, 5-23-2016)