MD SB301

Authorizes state agencies and boards to waive, in whole or in part, various statutory licensing and permit fees for veterans across multiple regulated professions and activities

Covers fees related to pest control applicators, nutrient management consultants, foresters, pilots, private detectives, security guards, home detention monitoring agencies, athletic commissions, home improvement contractors, precious metal dealers, surface mining licenses, and money transmission licenses

Applies to Department of Natural Resources fees for fishing guides, angler's licenses, Chesapeake Bay sport fishing licenses, tidal fish licenses, hunting licenses, trout stamps, boat registrations, and waterfowl guide licenses

Includes Motor Vehicle Administration fees for vehicle registrations (passenger, motorcycle, truck, and multipurpose vehicles) and emissions testing, as well as State Fire Marshal fees for explosives licenses and electrical inspector certifications

Requires each agency to adopt regulations establishing procedures for granting fee waivers before implementing any waiver program; effective date is October 1, 2026