(a)    Subject to the limitations in this subtitle, an individual may qualify for a reciprocal license from the State Board if the individual:

(1)    holds a license from a local jurisdiction of the State to provide electrical services in the local jurisdiction;

(2)    applies for a reciprocal license of the same class or type that the State Board issues; and

(3)    at the time of application, does not have:

(i)    the same class or type of license suspended or revoked by a local jurisdiction of the State; or

(ii)    a record of outstanding violations of the regulations of a local jurisdiction of the State.

(b)    The State Board shall waive any of the qualifications required for a license under this title for an individual who:

(1)    holds a license, from a local jurisdiction of the State, of the same class or type as the license for which the applicant is seeking a waiver; and

(2)    meets the waiver requirements of subsection (c) of this section.

(c)    The State Board shall grant a waiver under this section for an applicant who holds a license from a local jurisdiction only if the applicant:

(1)    (i)    1.    qualified for the license by passing an examination given in the local jurisdiction; and

2.    has held the license for at least 1 year immediately before the date of application; or

(ii)    1.    qualified for the license other than by passing an examination in the local jurisdiction; and

2.    has held the license for at least 2 years immediately before the date of application;

(2)    submits a written statement from the local jurisdiction certifying:

(i)    if the license is issued on the basis of an examination, the date of issuance of the license; and

(ii)    the licensee:

1.    is in good standing with the local jurisdiction; and

2.    has no record of outstanding violations of regulations of the local jurisdiction;

(3)    pays any reciprocal license fee set by the State Board;

(4)    if required, submits proof of general liability insurance to the State Board; and

(5)    complies with any other licensing requirements of the State Board.