Md. Code Regs. 26.05.04.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 26.05.04.01 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspension, and Revocation

A. Mandatory Action. Subject to the hearing provisions of Environment Article, § 13-311, Annotated Code of Maryland, 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 Environment Article, § 13-311, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board may deny a license to any applicant on any of the grounds specified in §A, of this regulation.

C. Discretionary Action. Subject to the hearing provisions of Environment Article, § 13-311, Annotated Code of Maryland, 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 has:

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

(2) 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 action under this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 26.05.04.01