Maryland Administrative Code

.01 Purpose. This chapter is intended to carry out the provisions of Business Regulation Article, §§2-106.1 and 2-106.2, Annotated Code of Maryland, and Business Occupations and Professions Article, Title 15, Annotated Code of Maryland. In particular, it is intended to set variou…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meaning indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board” means the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors. (2) “Design boards” means collectively the: (a) State Board of Architects; (b) State Board of Certified Interi…

.03 Fees and Costs. A. The Secretary and the design boards have agreed to average their direct and indirect costs, based on the calculation of costs performed by the Secretary in consultation with the design boards. Based on these calculations, the Board sets the following fees: …

.04 Retired Status License. The Board sets the following fees in connection with a retired status license: A. Retired status license fee — $25; B. Reactivation from retired status fee — $100 for each lapsed licensing period, but not to exceed $300.

.01 Purpose. A. In the general interest of the public, these standards are promulgated to set forth the minimum acceptable level of performance to be exercised by all individuals practicing professional land surveying and property line surveying in Maryland. B. If anything contai…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Accurate and precise location” means a description of the position of a feature, object, or boundary that meets or exceeds the positional tolerance. (2) “As-constructed su…

.03 Boundary Surveys. A. Purpose. (1) The boundary survey is a means of marking boundaries for sufficient definition and identification to uniquely locate each lot, parcel, or tract. (2) The purpose of a boundary survey is to establish, reestablish, or describe, or all of these, …

.04 Topographic Surveys. A. Purpose. The purpose of a topographic survey is to locate, describe, or map, or all of these, the elevations and positions of the physical features and characteristics of the surface of the earth including spot elevations, contours, and other features.…

.05 Planimetric Surveys. A. Purpose. The purpose of a planimetric survey is to locate, describe, or map, or all of these, the horizontal positions of the physical features and characteristics of the surface of the earth and other features. B. Result. (1) The results of a planimet…

.06 Location Drawings. A. Purpose. The purpose of a location drawing is to locate, describe, and represent the positions of buildings or other visible improvements affecting the subject property. B. Result. The location drawing shall delineate the subject property and the locatio…

.07 As-Constructed or Record Surveys. A. General. At the time the surveyor performs as-constructed, sometimes referred to as an as-built, or record surveys, the surveyor shall obtain field measurements of vertical or horizontal dimensions, or both, of constructed improvements. Th…

.08 Metes and Bounds Descriptions. A. Purpose. The purpose of a metes and bounds description is to create a written legal description of the subject tract of land that provides information necessary to properly locate the property on the ground and distinctly set it apart from al…

.09 Right-of-Way/Easement Surveys. A. General. A right-of-way/easement survey is a means of obtaining, reporting, or displaying, or all of these, the necessary data to establish or reestablish the location of sufficient property lines of the affected tract of land to assure the a…

.10 Special Purpose Surveys. A. General. A survey not previously defined in these regulations is classified as a special purpose survey and is permitted. The purpose and conditions of this survey shall be clearly shown on the survey plats. A survey performed in accordance with th…

.11 Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Requirements. The surveyor shall comply with all applicable federal, State, and local requirements related to the preparation of site plans, road and street plans, subdivision plans and plats, condominium plats, foundation certificati…

.12 Business Practices. A. Before undertaking the performance of professional services for which payment or other consideration is expected, a surveyor or a duly authorized agent of the surveyor shall discuss at least the following with the requesting party: (1) The type of surve…

.13 Violation of Minimum Standards. Violation of the minimum standards of practice by a professional land surveyor or a property line surveyor shall constitute grounds for disciplinary actions under Business Occupations and Professions Article, Title 15, Annotated Code of Marylan…

.14 Review. The Board shall undertake a periodic review of the minimum standards of practice set forth in these regulations to assure their accuracy and completeness and shall make those changes, if any, it deems appropriate.

.01 Purpose. A. This chapter applies to an applicant who seeks eligibility to sit for the applicable examination for licensure as a professional land surveyor, as described in Business Occupations and Professions Article, Title 15, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter. B.…

.02 Guidelines for Acceptable Work Experience. A. Applicants claiming the respective number of years of land surveying experience required in Business Occupations and Professions Article, §15-305(b), (c), (d), (e), or (f), Annotated Code of Maryland, shall demonstrate that the ex…

.03 Educational Equivalency. A. An applicant may claim 3 semester credit hours as an equivalent of 6 months of minor engineering experience after the completion, to the Board's satisfaction, of the courses described in this chapter. B. In order to be eligible for the Board's appr…

.04 Determination of Value. A. An applicant shall furnish, at the time of filing the appropriate examination application, evidence of having completed, to the Board's satisfaction, the eligible course or courses, as described in Regulation .03 of this chapter. B. A semester credi…

.05 Board's Discretion. The Board has the final authority with regard to the approval of the type and value of courses and any other matters related to the educational equivalency requirements described in this chapter. Cross References 09.13.07.02B

.01 Purpose. The public interest requires that professional land surveyors and property line surveyors provide competent services in all areas of practice. The State legislature has determined that it is in the best interest of the public to require professional land surveyors an…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meaning indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Activity” means attending and completing qualifying courses, seminars, workshops, technical presentations, and other qualifying programs that meet the criteria and objectiv…

.03 Requirements. A. A licensee shall complete, as a condition of a license renewal in each individual 2-year renewal cycle, a minimum of 24 CPC units earned from the participation in and upon completion of qualifying activities described in Regulation .04. B. A minimum of 4 CPC …

.04 Qualifying Activities. In order for an activity to be considered a qualifying activity, the activity must meet the following criteria: A. Maintain and enhance professional competency of professional land surveyors or property line surveyors; and B. Foster improvement, advance…

.05 Determination of Qualifying Activities by the Board. The determination of whether the activity constitutes a qualifying activity is within the discretion of the Board.

.06 Nonqualifying Activities. Activities that do not meet the criteria set forth in Regulation .04 of this chapter shall be considered to be non-qualifying activities, including, but not limited to, the following: A. Regular employment as professional land surveyor or property li…

.07 Sources of Credit and Determination of Units. A. A licensee may earn the CPC units by any of the following methods: (1) Attending and successfully completing qualifying activities in which the teaching methodology consists primarily of systematic presentation of subjects rela…

.08 Determination of Units’ Value by the Board. The final determination with regard to the value, sources, and number of credits is within the discretion of the Board.

.09 Approval of Providers. A. Responsibility for Providers’ Approval. (1) The Board shall select and establish a committee to approve providers of the CPC units (the “CPC Standards Committee”). (2) The CPC Standards Committee shall consist of the following individuals: (a) A prof…

.10 Record Keeping. A. Responsibility to Maintain Records. (1) The responsibility of maintaining records to be used to support the continuing professional competency credit claim is the responsibility of each licensee. (2) A licensee shall maintain the records for a period of at …

.11 Reporting Requirements for License Renewal. A. A licensee shall attest to the satisfactory completion of the CPC requirements prior to the licensee's individual license renewal for the following 2-year cycle. The licensee shall provide the attestation in connection with the r…

.12 Extenuating Circumstances/Exceptions. A. Exemptions. Notwithstanding other requirements set forth in this chapter, a licensee who is granted an initial license may renew a license for the next full term without complying with the CPC requirements if: (1) The licensee has been…

.13 Failure to Meet the CPC Requirements. In the event a licensee fails to comply with the CPC requirements set forth in this chapter, the Board, subject to the hearing provisions of Business Occupations and Professions Article, §15-319, Annotated Code of Maryland, may take any a…

.14 Reinstatement of License. A licensee who wishes to reinstate a license shall fulfill past due CPC requirements for the previous CPC reporting periods up to 48 CPC units and pay all applicable fees.

.15 Reactivation of Retired Status License. An individual who elects to receive a retired status license shall be exempt from the compliance with the CPC requirements. In the event such individual elects to have the license reactivated, the individual shall fulfill past due CPC r…

.16 Dual Licensees. A licensee who maintains current licenses in the State of Maryland both as a professional land or property line surveyor and as a professional engineer shall comply with the CPC requirements set forth in COMAR 09.23.06 applicable to licensed professional engin…

.17 CPC Units Earned in Other States. The Board will accept CPC units earned for activities completed in other jurisdictions, provided that: A. The activities and programs are consistent and comply with the requisite criteria set forth in this chapter; B. Licensee provides eviden…

.01 Definitions. A. In these regulations, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Commission” means the State Athletic Commission of Maryland. (2) Contest. (a) “Contest” means any boxing, kickboxing, or wrestling: (i) Competition; (ii) Exhibition; …

.02 Meetings. A. The Commission shall meet regularly on a date and time as published on the Commission’s website, pursuant to General Provisions Article, §3-302(c), Annotated Code of Maryland. B. In an emergency, the Commission may also meet specially at any time upon the request…

.03 Affiliations. A. The Commission may affiliate with or obtain membership in national or international boxing or wrestling organizations. B. The Commission may adopt any of the regulations of the affiliate organizations.

.04 Charitable Events. A. A promoter holding a contest to raise funds for a charitable purpose shall file, before the contest, the following information: (1) The name of the charity the contest benefits; (2) The amount or percentage of the gross receipts from the contest to be pa…

.05 Chairman. A. At its last meeting preceding each fiscal year, the Commission shall elect a member to be chairman. B. The term of a chairman shall be 1 year. C. A member may serve as chairman for an unlimited number of consecutive terms.

.01 License Required. A. A person or organization required to be licensed by the Commission under Business Regulation Article, Title 4, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland, shall file an application on forms approved by the Commission. B. Persons requiring a license include: (…

.02 Contestants. A. An applicant for a license as a contestant shall be: (1) At least 18 years old; (2) Not more than 36 years old unless special permission is granted by the Commission upon a review of the applicant's experience and physical fitness. B. An applicant shall submit…