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MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT-PRACTICE
TEST (PSI) COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS 2025
What are the provisions for advertising under home improvement law? -
-ANS-1) Advertising must contain name, and MHIC license number
regardless of whether the advertisement is in print, radio or TV.
2) The advertisement cannot be false, deceptive or misleading
For example: if advertisement contains a price which does not include all costs of
items necessary for the proper function or appearance of the product, this must
be clearly stated. Likewise, any limitation to what will be supplied at the
advertised price shall be stated clearly next to the statement; if delivery or
installation charges ar extra, the advertisement shall disclose the fact.
Vehicles and MIHC - Where is the license number to be displayed? -
-ANS-both sides of all vehicles
What is the penalty for acting as a contractor or salesperson without a license in
MD? - -ANS-guilty individuals may be incarcerated for 6 months and fined
yup to $1000. For subsequent convictions 2 years in jail and up to $5000 fine.
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When was mold remediation act established? - -ANS-MD Mold
Remediation Act was established in 2008 to protect the public, improve indoor air
quality, and to promote professional standards.
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What does the Mold remediation Act require? - -ANS-Each company that
provides mold remediation services must be licensed, and each employee who
provides the service must be certified.
What is mold? - -ANS-Mold means an organism of the class fungi that
causes disintegration of organic matter and produces spores, as well as the
spores, hyphae,, and mycotoxins that are produced by mold.
What is mold remediation? - -ANS-Removal, cleaning, sanitizing,
demolition, or other treatment of mold or mod contaminated matter that was not
intended to be grown at that location.
What is the insurance requirements for mold remediation? - -ANS-GL in
the amount of at leat $1,000,000
Is installing HVAC or AC system home improvement? - -ANS-No
Lists exceptions to HI License - ......answer.....- Individual who works for a
contractor or suib who is paid by salary and is not a salesperson
- A celrical employee, retail clerk, to a licensed contractor
- A solicitor for a contractor who calls an owner by phone only
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- An architect, electriciam, plumber, HVAC contrator (who is reuired by state to
meet standards of competency in their profession)
MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT-PRACTICE
TEST (PSI) COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS 2025
What are the provisions for advertising under home improvement law? -
-ANS-1) Advertising must contain name, and MHIC license number
regardless of whether the advertisement is in print, radio or TV.
2) The advertisement cannot be false, deceptive or misleading
For example: if advertisement contains a price which does not include all costs of
items necessary for the proper function or appearance of the product, this must
be clearly stated. Likewise, any limitation to what will be supplied at the
advertised price shall be stated clearly next to the statement; if delivery or
installation charges ar extra, the advertisement shall disclose the fact.
Vehicles and MIHC - Where is the license number to be displayed? -
-ANS-both sides of all vehicles
What is the penalty for acting as a contractor or salesperson without a license in
MD? - -ANS-guilty individuals may be incarcerated for 6 months and fined
yup to $1000. For subsequent convictions 2 years in jail and up to $5000 fine.
,2
When was mold remediation act established? - -ANS-MD Mold
Remediation Act was established in 2008 to protect the public, improve indoor air
quality, and to promote professional standards.
,3
What does the Mold remediation Act require? - -ANS-Each company that
provides mold remediation services must be licensed, and each employee who
provides the service must be certified.
What is mold? - -ANS-Mold means an organism of the class fungi that
causes disintegration of organic matter and produces spores, as well as the
spores, hyphae,, and mycotoxins that are produced by mold.
What is mold remediation? - -ANS-Removal, cleaning, sanitizing,
demolition, or other treatment of mold or mod contaminated matter that was not
intended to be grown at that location.
What is the insurance requirements for mold remediation? - -ANS-GL in
the amount of at leat $1,000,000
Is installing HVAC or AC system home improvement? - -ANS-No
Lists exceptions to HI License - ......answer.....- Individual who works for a
contractor or suib who is paid by salary and is not a salesperson
- A celrical employee, retail clerk, to a licensed contractor
- A solicitor for a contractor who calls an owner by phone only
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- An architect, electriciam, plumber, HVAC contrator (who is reuired by state to
meet standards of competency in their profession)
