1. A. Mandatory Action. Subject to the hearing provisions of Environment Article, §13-311, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board shall suspend or revoke a license if the licensee:

   1. (1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the licensee or for another;
   2. (2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license; or
   3. (3) Is guilty of gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct while practicing well drilling.
2. B. Denial. Subject to the hearing provisions of Environment Article, §13-311, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board may deny a license to any applicant on any of the grounds specified in §A, of this regulation.

3. C. Discretionary Action. Subject to the hearing provisions of Environment Article, §13-311, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand a licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the Board finds that the applicant or licensee has:

   1. (1) Violated any law, rule, or regulation that applies to practicing well drilling; or
   2. (2) Been disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any other state or county, or been convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or county, for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter.

Authority: Environment Article, §13-101 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: December 24, 1990 (17:25 Md. R. 2910)