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Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC)
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What does MHIC mean?
Maryland Home Improvement Commission
What is the primary function of the MHIC?
To protect the health and safety of the general public
What type of home improvement licenses are there in Maryland?
Contractor and salesperson
The contractors license enables the licensee to work as:
contractor, subcontractor, and salesperson
Don smith is applying with the commission to obtain his Home Improvement License. He took
the exam and failed on his first try. When will Mr.Smithh be able to retake his exam?
30 days
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When is an MHIC license applicant exempt from taking the Home Improvement Law and
Regulations exam?
Never
John Thompson wants to apply for the Contractor's License, but he does not have the two years
work experience in construction required by the MHIC. Can he still apply?
Yes, if he can prove that he has the amount of education and training that regulations adopted by
the commission established as being equal or comparable to two years work experience
Of the following, which are requirements that MUST be met when applying for and obtaining
the Contractor's license:
A) To Pass the test and pay fees
B) To prove two years worth of work experience in the construction field
C) To maintain a general liability insurance of at least $50,000 and to demonstrate financial
solvency
D) All of the above
All of the above
Who regulates Home Improvement businesses in Maryland?
The Maryland Home Improvement Commission
Paula Johnson has resided in the state of Maryland for three years and six months, and she wants
to become a commissioner with the MHIC. Can she become a member?
No, she has to wait one year and six months
Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC)
Contractor Exam Prep 2026/2027 | Complete Study
Guide | Practice Questions, Answer Explanations & PSI
Licensing Exam Review
What does MHIC mean?
Maryland Home Improvement Commission
What is the primary function of the MHIC?
To protect the health and safety of the general public
What type of home improvement licenses are there in Maryland?
Contractor and salesperson
The contractors license enables the licensee to work as:
contractor, subcontractor, and salesperson
Don smith is applying with the commission to obtain his Home Improvement License. He took
the exam and failed on his first try. When will Mr.Smithh be able to retake his exam?
30 days
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When is an MHIC license applicant exempt from taking the Home Improvement Law and
Regulations exam?
Never
John Thompson wants to apply for the Contractor's License, but he does not have the two years
work experience in construction required by the MHIC. Can he still apply?
Yes, if he can prove that he has the amount of education and training that regulations adopted by
the commission established as being equal or comparable to two years work experience
Of the following, which are requirements that MUST be met when applying for and obtaining
the Contractor's license:
A) To Pass the test and pay fees
B) To prove two years worth of work experience in the construction field
C) To maintain a general liability insurance of at least $50,000 and to demonstrate financial
solvency
D) All of the above
All of the above
Who regulates Home Improvement businesses in Maryland?
The Maryland Home Improvement Commission
Paula Johnson has resided in the state of Maryland for three years and six months, and she wants
to become a commissioner with the MHIC. Can she become a member?
No, she has to wait one year and six months
