MARYLAND HOME LATEST
IMPROVEMENT
SALESPERSON EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Notification of Employment: Per Section 8-613, who is required to
notify the Commission of an employment or other contractual
relationship between a contractor and a salesperson?
A) The salesperson
B) The homeowner
C) The contractor
D) The Commission itself - ANSWERS-Answer: The contractor is
required to notify the Commission of an employment or other
contractual relationship with a salesperson according to Section 8-613.
Business Name: According to Section 8-614, under what name can a
person act as a contractor or sell a home improvement?
A) Any name they choose
B) The name under which they are licensed
C) Their nickname
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, MARYLAND HOME LATEST
IMPROVEMENT
SALESPERSON EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
D) Their social media handle - ANSWERS-Answer: A person can act as
a contractor or sell a home improvement only under the name under
which they are licensed as per Section 8-614.;
Advertising License Number: Per Section 8-615, what must be stated in
an advertisement if a person is licensed under Title 8?
A) Their social security number
B) Their license number
C) Their home address
D) Their phone number - ANSWERS-Answer: The advertisement must
state their license number if a person is licensed under Title 8 according
to Section 8-615.
Failure to Comply: According to Section 8-616, what is the penalty for
failing to comply with a lawful order or requirement of the Commission?
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, MARYLAND HOME LATEST
IMPROVEMENT
SALESPERSON EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A) No penalty
B) Civil penalty not exceeding $5,000
C) Imprisonment not exceeding 6 months
D) Revocation of license - ANSWERS-Answer: The section does not
specify a penalty for failing to comply with a lawful order or
requirement of the Commission according to Section 8-616.
Payment Before Contract: Per Section 8-617, what is prohibited
concerning payment for a home improvement?
A) Receiving any payment before the contract is signed
B) Receiving a deposit of more than one-third of the contract price
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B - ANSWERS-Answer: Both receiving any payment
before the contract is signed and receiving a deposit of more than one-
third of the contract price are prohibited according to Section 8-617.
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, MARYLAND HOME LATEST
IMPROVEMENT
SALESPERSON EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Civil Penalties: According to Section 8-620, what is the maximum civil
penalty that the Commission may impose for a violation?
A) $1,000
B) $2,500
C) $5,000
D) $10,000 - ANSWERS-Answer: The maximum civil penalty that the
Commission may impose for a violation is $5,000 according to Section
8-620.
General Criminal Penalty: Per Section 8-623, what is the maximum fine
for a misdemeanor under this title if no greater penalty is provided?
A) $500
B) $1,000
C) $2,000
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IMPROVEMENT
SALESPERSON EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Notification of Employment: Per Section 8-613, who is required to
notify the Commission of an employment or other contractual
relationship between a contractor and a salesperson?
A) The salesperson
B) The homeowner
C) The contractor
D) The Commission itself - ANSWERS-Answer: The contractor is
required to notify the Commission of an employment or other
contractual relationship with a salesperson according to Section 8-613.
Business Name: According to Section 8-614, under what name can a
person act as a contractor or sell a home improvement?
A) Any name they choose
B) The name under which they are licensed
C) Their nickname
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, MARYLAND HOME LATEST
IMPROVEMENT
SALESPERSON EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
D) Their social media handle - ANSWERS-Answer: A person can act as
a contractor or sell a home improvement only under the name under
which they are licensed as per Section 8-614.;
Advertising License Number: Per Section 8-615, what must be stated in
an advertisement if a person is licensed under Title 8?
A) Their social security number
B) Their license number
C) Their home address
D) Their phone number - ANSWERS-Answer: The advertisement must
state their license number if a person is licensed under Title 8 according
to Section 8-615.
Failure to Comply: According to Section 8-616, what is the penalty for
failing to comply with a lawful order or requirement of the Commission?
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, MARYLAND HOME LATEST
IMPROVEMENT
SALESPERSON EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A) No penalty
B) Civil penalty not exceeding $5,000
C) Imprisonment not exceeding 6 months
D) Revocation of license - ANSWERS-Answer: The section does not
specify a penalty for failing to comply with a lawful order or
requirement of the Commission according to Section 8-616.
Payment Before Contract: Per Section 8-617, what is prohibited
concerning payment for a home improvement?
A) Receiving any payment before the contract is signed
B) Receiving a deposit of more than one-third of the contract price
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B - ANSWERS-Answer: Both receiving any payment
before the contract is signed and receiving a deposit of more than one-
third of the contract price are prohibited according to Section 8-617.
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, MARYLAND HOME LATEST
IMPROVEMENT
SALESPERSON EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Civil Penalties: According to Section 8-620, what is the maximum civil
penalty that the Commission may impose for a violation?
A) $1,000
B) $2,500
C) $5,000
D) $10,000 - ANSWERS-Answer: The maximum civil penalty that the
Commission may impose for a violation is $5,000 according to Section
8-620.
General Criminal Penalty: Per Section 8-623, what is the maximum fine
for a misdemeanor under this title if no greater penalty is provided?
A) $500
B) $1,000
C) $2,000
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