Section 13-310 - Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations. - Maryland Statutes

§ 13-310. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations.
 

(a)  Mandatory action.- Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13-311 of this subtitle, the Board shall suspend or revoke a license if the licensee: 

(1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the licensee or for another; 

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license; or 

(3) Is guilty of gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct while practicing well drilling. 

(b)  Denial.- Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13-311 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license to any applicant on any of the grounds specified in subsection (a) of this section. 

(c)  Discretionary action.- Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13-311 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand a licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the Board finds that the applicant or licensee: 

(1) Has violated any law, rule, or regulation that applies to practicing well drilling; or 

(2) Has been disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any other state or county, or been convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or county, for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary actions under this subtitle. 
 

[NR § 8-611; 1981, ch. 237, § 2; 1987, ch. 306, § 3; 1990, ch. 404.]