Maryland Code, PUBLIC SAFETY 9-904

state: means :

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia. See

The State Fire Marshal shall:

(1) issue fire sprinkler contractors licenses;

(2) collect license fees established by the State Fire Prevention Commission;

(3) keep records of all fees collected under this subtitle;

(4) pay all money collected under this subtitle into the General Fund; and

(5) investigate complaints related to violations of this subtitle.