(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person shall be licensed by the Board as a marine contractor or be employed by an individual or entity that is licensed as a marine contractor before the person may:

(1) Perform marine contractor services in the State; or

(2) Solicit to perform marine contractor services in the State.

(b) An individual, an entity, or a unit of local government may qualify for a license.

(c) An individual who is employed by an agency of the federal government or the State may perform marine contractor services while in the performance of the duties of their employment without having to obtain a license from the Board under this title.

(d) A residential or commercial property owner may perform marine contractor services on the property owner’s own property without having to obtain a license from the Board under this title.

(e) (1) This subsection applies to an individual who is employed by a county or municipality in the State.

(2) An individual who performs marine contractor services while in the performance of the duties of their employment is not required to pay a fee for:

(i) The issuance or renewal of a license; or

(ii) A test administered by the Board.

(3) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, an individual may perform marine contractor services while in the performance of the duties of their employment without having to obtain a license from the Board under this title if the individual is performing marine contractor services that:

1. Would present a de minimis risk to human health or the environment;

2. Do not require a federal or State permit; and

3. If the marine contractor services involve an existing structure, do not increase the footprint of the structure.

(ii) If an individual is performing marine contractor services for the routine maintenance or repair of an existing shore erosion control structure, the individual shall obtain a license from the Board under this title.