# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 16. Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors

### Subtitle 2. State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors

#### Section 16-207

(a) The Commission, in accordance with the State budget, may employ:

  (1) a general staff; and

  (2) an investigative staff to conduct investigations.

(b) While employed by the Commission, an individual may not:

  (1) be licensed in any state as a real estate appraiser or home inspector;

  (2) engage in any act for which a license is required under this title; or

  (3) in connection with any real estate appraisal transaction or home inspection engagement, directly or indirectly receive or become entitled to receive any compensation, fee, or perquisite.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)