PE — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Article Title 14, Sections 14-306, 14-310, 14-315
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
PE
Additional
• Ethics
• Comity Available
Comity Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
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licensed_in_another_state:
True
equivalent_standards:
True
good_standing_required:
True
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Required
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Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Article - Title 14 Professional Engineers |
§14-315(a), §14-315(b)(3)(i)
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Board may issue license to applicant licensed in another state if standards are equivalent or applicant meets Maryland requirements. Must provide verification of licensure in good standing from every jurisdiction.
100% confidence
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Education and Experience Verification
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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substantially_equivalent:
True
verification_required:
True
degree_level:
UNSPECIFIED
accreditation:
OTHER
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Required
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Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Article - Title 14 Professional Engineers |
§14-315(b)(3)(ii)
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Evidence of meeting education and experience requirements equivalent to those required in Maryland
95% confidence
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Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
PE
waiver_available:
True
substantially_equivalent_qualifications:
True
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Optional
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Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Article - Title 14 Professional Engineers |
§14-310, §14-315(b)(3)(iii)
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Board may waive examination requirement for applicant licensed in another state who meets Maryland requirements or has substantially equivalent qualifications. Evidence of passing required examinations or substantially equivalent qualifications needed.
100% confidence
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Character Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ETHICS
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good_moral_character:
True
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Required
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Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Article - Title 14 Professional Engineers |
§14-306(2), §14-317
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Applicant must be of good moral character. Board considers convictions, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, and professional fitness.
100% confidence
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