§ 8-102. Scope of title

MD Bus Reg Code § 8-102 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    This title does not apply to a transaction of:

(1)    the United States or an instrumentality of the United States; or

(2)    a state or an instrumentality or political subdivision of a state.

(b)    A county or municipal corporation of the State may not:

(1)    require a person to get authorization to do business performing or selling a home improvement; or

(2)    regulate the qualifications necessary to do that business.

(c)    This title does not limit the power of a county or municipal corporation:

(1)    to regulate the character, performance, or quality of a home improvement by having a system of inspections and permits designed to:

(i)    ensure compliance with and help to enforce applicable State and local building laws; or

(ii)    enforce other laws necessary to protect the public health and safety; or

(2)    to adopt a system of inspections and permits that requires:

(i)    submission to and approval by the county or municipal corporation of plans and specifications for an installation, before construction of the installation begins; and

(ii)    inspection of work done.