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MHIC Exam Prep (2025/2026) – Licensing, OSHA, Contracts, Guaranty Fund – Maryland Home Improvement Commission

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This document contains verified and up-to-date exam questions and answers specifically designed to prepare candidates for the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) exam for the 2025/2026 licensing cycle. It includes the most recent updates in MHIC law, licensing rules, OSHA requirements, contractual obligations, penalties, and commission procedures. Covering more than 100 detailed questions, the document is an effective study resource for both contractors and salespeople preparing for licensure or renewal. Each question is followed by a concise and accurate answer aligned with official Maryland regulations and the Code of Maryland (COMAR). Key sections include: License application and renewal requirements for contractors and salespeople OSHA compliance (forms, reporting deadlines, action plans) Contract law, cancellation rights, deposits, and advertising regulations Guaranty fund claims, amounts, and consequences Arbitration clauses and homeowner protections Fines and penalties for violations Mold remediation licensing and insurance requirements Bid shopping, rigging, and peddling explained Estimating labor, materials, and project costs Differences between direct and overhead costs This guide is highly relevant for: Contractors seeking MHIC licensure in Maryland Salespeople involved in home improvement services Construction managers and business owners Legal professionals in real estate and home improvement compliance Students and trainees in construction law, OSHA compliance, and small business operations With a passing score requirement of 70%, this document helps ensure you're well-prepared with legal, procedural, and financial knowledge essential for passing the MHIC exam and maintaining compliance in the field. Keywords: MHIC exam 2025, Maryland contractor license, OSHA compliance, home improvement law, licensing fees, arbitration clause, guaranty fund, contract law Maryland, mold remediation license, bid rigging, estimate labor cost, contractor penalties, MHIC rules, construction sales license

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Who is responsible for the fine in the event someone breaks MHIC

rules/regs? The company/corporation or the license holder. - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔The license holder/person (not corporation)


What is the total cost of a HI - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Interest + Cost + Service Fee


# of employees before OSHA action plan NeedeD? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔10


What does an OSHA Action Plan Include? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔- reporting fire

or other emergency

- Emergency Evacuation Plan

- Employees who remain for critical operations before evacuating

- Accounting for all employees after evacuation

- Employees performing recue or medical duites

,- Name/Job title of plan administrator

OSHA recordkeeping # of employees and what kinds of forms? -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔>10 employees


- OSHA 300A

- OSHA 300

- OSHA 301

How long does employee need to keep OSHA records? - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔minimum 5 years


Exposure/medical records for 30 years


How long to report a fatality/hospitalization to OSHA? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔8

hours

OR 8 hours from death due to incident (within 30 days of it)

What must salesperson do to work for two contractors? - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔Notify both contractors working for two


(does not need an agreement with the 1st)

, Individuals working with an expired license are considered working with an

inactive license. True or False - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔False, they are working

WITHOUT a license

Employees have to pay how much % to their worker's comp insurance? -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔0%


Max fine for willful OSHA violation? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔$70,000 BUT $5,000

per incident minimum


Fine for a repeat OSHA violation? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔$70,000


How much for most OSHA violations? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔$7,000


Penalty for failing to report a newly hired employee? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔$20

or $500 for each & every offense


Arbitration Clause Must include: - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔- Name of person or org

that will conduct arbitration

- Whether any mandatory fees will be charged to arbitration parties

- Disclosure that a claim against guaranty fund will be stayed (suspended)til

completion of mandatory arbitration completion




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