(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.