MHIC NASCLA CONTRACTORS EXAM REVIEW 2024/2025
Does home improvement include work done on an individual condominium unit? ANSW - Yes
Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool? ANSW - Yes
Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to preserve your lien...
Does home improvement include work done on an individual condominium unit? ANSW - Yes
Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool? ANSW - Yes
Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to preserve your lien rights?
ANSW - Yes
Contractors who can only contract with a contractor or a subcontractor are: ANSW -
Subcontractors
A county or municipality in Maryland _____________ require a contractor to get authorization
from an official in that city to be able to contract in that municipality. ANSW - Cannot
A county or municipality in Maryland _______________ regulate the character, performance
and quality of home improvement. ANSW - Can
How many members are there in the Maryland Home Improvement Commission? ANSW - 7
Of the 7 members on the Commission, how many are experienced in home improvement?
ANSW - 3
What is the term of a member on the Commission?
Associated Answers ANSW - 4 Years
How long must a person be a citizen and member of Maryland before they can be appointed to
the Commission? ANSW - 5 years
,It is illegal for a member of the Commission to receive any compensation from a person
regulated by the Commission. ANSW - True
How often does the Commission hold meetings at a minimum? ANSW - 12 times a year
The _______________ is a full time employee of the State. ANSW - Executive Director
People hired to investigate complaints about home improvement projects work under: ANSW -
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: ANSW - 1. injunctive relief against the conduct
2. an order for satisfactory completion
3. restitution
Can the Commission request financial records at any time? ANSW - yes
Must a contractor, sub-contractor, or salesperson who places their license on inactive status pay a
fee to renew an inactive license? ANSW - yes
Can the Commission take disciplinary action against an inactive license? ANSW - yes
How many days does a licensee have to notify the Commission of change in control in
ownership, management, address or trade name? ANSW - 10 days
How many contractors may a salesperson represent? ANSW - 2
The following are exempt from licensure requirements:
Associated Answers
1 employees for labor services
, 2 employees for clerical work
3 Salespersons
4 both a and b ANSW - both a and b
What is the minimum amount of liability insurance needed? ANSW - $50,000
An applicant for licensure must have 2 years trade experience or comparable educational
training. ANSW - true
What is the cost of the initial application fee for a home improvement contractors' license?
ANSW - $250
The Commission can ask an applicant for information about the applicant's...
1 character
2 experience
3 financial stability
4 all of the above ANSW - All of the above
The financial information provided by an applicant is public information. ANSW - No
If an application for a license is denied, the applicant can request a hearing within
______________ after the notice of denial is mailed. ANSW - 10 days
A salesperson will not be issued a license until the salesperson becomes employed or
contractually involved with a licensed contractor. ANSW - True
What is the fee to place a license on inactive status? ANSW - no more than $50
A person whose license is put on inactive status...
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