Does home improvement include work done on an individual condominium unit? - AN-
SWER Yes
Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool? - ANSWER Yes
Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to preserve your lien
rights? - ANSWER Yes
A county or municipality in Maryland _____________ require a contractor to get authoriza-
tion from an official in that city to be able to contract in that municipality. - ANSWER Can-
not
A county or municipality in Maryland _______________ regulate the character, performance
and quality of home improvement. - ANSWER Can
How many members are there in the Maryland Home Improvement Commission? - AN-
SWER 9
Of the 9 members on the Commission, how many are experienced in home improvement? -
ANSWER 4
What is the term of a member on the Commission? - ANSWER 4 yrs.
How long must a person be a citizen and member of Maryland before they can be appointed
to the Commission? - ANSWER 5 yrs.
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,It is illegal for a member of the Commission to receive any compensation from a person reg-
ulated by the Commission. - ANSWER True
How often does the Commission hold meetings at a minimum? - ANSWER 6 times a year
The _______________ is a full time employee of the State. - ANSWER Executive Director
People hired to investigate complaints about home improvement projects work under: - AN-
SWER the Director of the Commission
If the Commission decides to sue a contractor because they believe that the contractor has
or will cause harm to another person, they can sue for: - ANSWER -injunctive relief
against the conduct,
-an order for satisfactory completion of the project,
-restitution.
Can the Commission request financial records at any time? - ANSWER Yes
The following are exempt from licensure requirements: - ANSWER -employees for labor
services
-employees for clerical work
What is the minimum amount of liability insurance needed? - ANSWER $50,000
An applicant for licensure must have 2 years trade experience or comparable educational
training. - ANSWER True
The Commission can ask an applicant for information about the applicant's... - ANSWER -
character
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, -experience
-financial stability
The financial information provided by an applicant is public information. - ANSWER No
If an application for a license is denied, the applicant can request a hearing within
______________ after the notice of denial is mailed. - ANSWER 10 days
A salesperson will not be issued a license until the salesperson becomes employed or con-
tractually involved with a licensed contractor. - ANSWER True
How many contractors may a salesperson represent? - ANSWER 2
Jim Smith is a Sales Representative for ABC Construction. Can he accept a position as a Sales
Representative for Top Notch Construction without first informing ABC Construction of his
intentions and also informing Top Notch Construction of his existing situation with ABC Con-
struction? - ANSWER No
When a sales person is no longer associated with a company they represented, the contrac-
tor must: - ANSWER give the commission written notice
The Commission may suspend or revoke a license if the licensee: - ANSWER -lies on their
application
-practices fraud while being licensed
-is convicted of a felony
Licensed Home Improvement Contractors are also required to hold a construction license is-
sued by the Clerk of the Court under Title 17. - ANSWER False
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SWER Yes
Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool? - ANSWER Yes
Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to preserve your lien
rights? - ANSWER Yes
A county or municipality in Maryland _____________ require a contractor to get authoriza-
tion from an official in that city to be able to contract in that municipality. - ANSWER Can-
not
A county or municipality in Maryland _______________ regulate the character, performance
and quality of home improvement. - ANSWER Can
How many members are there in the Maryland Home Improvement Commission? - AN-
SWER 9
Of the 9 members on the Commission, how many are experienced in home improvement? -
ANSWER 4
What is the term of a member on the Commission? - ANSWER 4 yrs.
How long must a person be a citizen and member of Maryland before they can be appointed
to the Commission? - ANSWER 5 yrs.
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,It is illegal for a member of the Commission to receive any compensation from a person reg-
ulated by the Commission. - ANSWER True
How often does the Commission hold meetings at a minimum? - ANSWER 6 times a year
The _______________ is a full time employee of the State. - ANSWER Executive Director
People hired to investigate complaints about home improvement projects work under: - AN-
SWER the Director of the Commission
If the Commission decides to sue a contractor because they believe that the contractor has
or will cause harm to another person, they can sue for: - ANSWER -injunctive relief
against the conduct,
-an order for satisfactory completion of the project,
-restitution.
Can the Commission request financial records at any time? - ANSWER Yes
The following are exempt from licensure requirements: - ANSWER -employees for labor
services
-employees for clerical work
What is the minimum amount of liability insurance needed? - ANSWER $50,000
An applicant for licensure must have 2 years trade experience or comparable educational
training. - ANSWER True
The Commission can ask an applicant for information about the applicant's... - ANSWER -
character
2
, -experience
-financial stability
The financial information provided by an applicant is public information. - ANSWER No
If an application for a license is denied, the applicant can request a hearing within
______________ after the notice of denial is mailed. - ANSWER 10 days
A salesperson will not be issued a license until the salesperson becomes employed or con-
tractually involved with a licensed contractor. - ANSWER True
How many contractors may a salesperson represent? - ANSWER 2
Jim Smith is a Sales Representative for ABC Construction. Can he accept a position as a Sales
Representative for Top Notch Construction without first informing ABC Construction of his
intentions and also informing Top Notch Construction of his existing situation with ABC Con-
struction? - ANSWER No
When a sales person is no longer associated with a company they represented, the contrac-
tor must: - ANSWER give the commission written notice
The Commission may suspend or revoke a license if the licensee: - ANSWER -lies on their
application
-practices fraud while being licensed
-is convicted of a felony
Licensed Home Improvement Contractors are also required to hold a construction license is-
sued by the Clerk of the Court under Title 17. - ANSWER False
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