(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and while a permit is in effect, the permit authorizes the holder to:

(1) operate a business through which one or more professional engineers or individuals authorized to practice engineering under § 14-303 of this title practice or offer to practice engineering; and

(2) represent to the public that the business provides or offers to provide the services of a professional engineer.

(b) A permit authorizes the holder to provide a service that constitutes the practice of engineering only if the service is performed by an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized to practice engineering under this title.