1. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall issue a temporary license to an applicant who:

   1. (1) Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Board that granting a temporary license to the applicant is in the public interest and does not pose a substantial risk of harm to the public health or welfare or the environment;
   2. (2) Meets the requirements of §§ 13-303 and 13-306 of this subtitle; and
   3. (3) Passes an examination on applicable Maryland well construction regulations.
2. (b) While it is effective, a temporary license to practice well drilling authorizes the holder to practice well drilling subject to the same restrictions imposed on the holder of a license of the same category and class.

3. (c) A temporary license expires at the first to occur of the following:

   1. (1) When the Board issues or refuses to issue a license under § 13-306 of this subtitle; or
   2. (2) On the expiration date that the Board designates on the temporary license.

Added by Acts 1981, c. 237, § 2. Amended by Acts 1987, c. 306, §§ 3, 15; Acts 1988, c. 6, § 11; Acts 1990, c. 404.