1. A. Failure to include the name or license number in an advertisement:

   1. (1) First violation — $100; and
   2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $300.

2. B. Publishing a false, misleading, or deceptive advertisement:

   1. (1) First violation — $300; and
   2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,000.

3. C. Failure to display the license number on vehicle:

   1. (1) First violation — $100; and
   2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $300.

4. D. Perform or sell a home improvement with or through an unlicensed person:

   1. (1) First violation — $1,500; and
   2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $5,000.

5. E. Failure of a salesperson to account for, or remit, a payment received:

   1. (1) First violation — $1,000; and
   2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $3,000.

6. F. Failure of a contractor to notify Commission of the hiring or termination of a salesperson:

   1. (1) First violation — $500; and
   2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,000.

7. G. Failure of a contractor to notify the Commission within 10 days of a change of ownership, management, address, or trade name:

   1. (1) First violation — $500; and
   2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,000.

8. H. Violation of a building law of the State or a political subdivision, a safety or labor law of the State, the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act, or the lead paint accreditation requirement under Environment Article, §6-1002, Annotated Code of Maryland:

   1. (1) First violation — $500; and
   2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,500.

9. I. Acting as a contractor or selling a home improvement under a name other than that under which the person is licensed:

   1. (1) First violation — $500; and
   2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,500.

10. J. Failure to have a written and legible contract:

    1. (1) First violation — $500; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,500.

11. K. Failure to have on a contract, the name, address, telephone number, and license number of the contractor:

    1. (1) First violation — $500; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,500.

12. L. Failure to have on a contract a clear description of each document that it incorporates:

    1. (1) First violation — $500; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,500.

13. M. Failure to have a contract signed by each party:

    1. (1) First violation — $500; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,500.

14. N. Failure to have on a contract the approximate start and completion dates:

    1. (1) First violation — $500; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,500.

15. O. Failure to have on a contract notice about the Commission and telephone number of the Commission:

    1. (1) First violation — $500; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,500.

16. P. Failure to have on a contract a written notice as required whenever payment is secured by an interest in real estate:

    1. (1) First violation — $500; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,500.

17. Q. Failure to have the notice required under Business Regulation Article, §8-501(c)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland, initialed by owner:

    1. (1) First violation — $1,000; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $2,000.

18. R. Failure to provide a copy of a contract to an owner:

    1. (1) First violation — $500; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,000.

19. S. Failure to have on a contract including a mandatory arbitration clause the notice required under COMAR 09.08.01.25A:

    1. (1) First violation — $500; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,000.

20. T. Failure to obtain owner’s initials on a mandatory arbitration clause in a contract:

    1. (1) First violation — $1,000; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $2,000.

21. U. Demand or receive any payment before contract is signed:

    1. (1) First violation — $500; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,500.

22. V. Receipt of more than 1/3 deposit at the time of contract signing:

    1. (1) First violation — $500; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,500.

23. W. Failure to comply with an order or requirement of Commission:

    1. (1) First violation — $500; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,500.

24. X. Offering to act as a contractor without a license from the Commission:

    1. (1) First violation — $1,000; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $3,000.

25. Y. Acting as a contractor without a license from the Commission:

    1. (1) First violation — $1,500; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $5,000.
26. Z. . Reserved.

27. AA. Offering to sell a home improvement without a license from the Commission:

    1. (1) First violation — $500; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $1,500.

28. BB. Selling a home improvement without a license from the Commission:

    1. (1) First violation — $1,000; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $3,000.

29. CC. Accepting a completion certificate with knowledge that the document is false:

    1. (1) First violation — $2,000; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation — $5,000.

30. DD. Failure to maintain a surety bond that a licensee is required to hold to satisfy financial solvency requirements under Business Regulation Article, §8-305, Annotated Code of Maryland:

    1. (1) First violation—$2,000; and
    2. (2) Second or subsequent violation—$5,000.

Authority: Business Regulation Article, §§8-207(a) and 8-620(c)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: May 14, 2012 (39:9 Md. R. 611)

Regulation .02I, T, Z amended effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 Md. R. 599)

Regulation .02DD adopted effective June 23, 2025 (52:12 Md. R. 599)