§17–601.

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Construction license” means a license issued by the clerk to do construction business.

    (c)    (1)    “Do construction business” means to agree to:

            (i)    pave or curb a sidewalk, street, or other public or private property;

            (ii)    excavate earth, rock, or other material for a foundation or other purpose; or

            (iii)    do work on or in a building or other structure that requires the use of a building material, including:

                1.    paint;

                2.    stone;

                3.    brick;

                4.    mortar;

                5.    wood;

                6.    cement;

                7.    structural iron;

                8.    structural steel;

                9.    sheet iron;

                10.    galvanized iron;

                11.    metallic piping;

                12.    tin;

                13.    lead;

                14.    electric wiring; or

                15.    any other metal.

        (2)    “Do construction business” does not include home improvement as defined in § 8–101 of this article.

    (d)    “Nonresident construction license” means a construction license issued by the clerk to a person who is incorporated or has its principal office in another state.