§ 16–208
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 16-208 (2026)
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
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(a)
To protect the interests of the public, the Commission shall promptly adopt, by regulation:
(1)
appraisal standards of conduct for all individuals licensed or certified as real estate appraisers under this title, including standards regarding conflicts of interest and ethical conduct; and
(2)
a code of ethics and standards of practice for individuals licensed as home inspectors under this title.
(b)
The Commission shall promptly adopt at a minimum the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice of the appraisal foundation to meet the requirement under subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
At the request of a licensee or certificate holder, the Commission shall provide a copy of the appraisal standards it adopts to the licensed or certified real estate appraiser or a copy of home inspection standards it adopts to the licensed home inspector.