In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. “Accreditation organization” means a private entity that: Is recognized by the Board; and Conducts inspections and surveys of wholesale distributors based on nationally recognized and developed standards. “Deemed status” means a status under which a wholesale distributor may be exempt from initial and routine inspection requirements under this subtitle. The Board may only grant deemed status to a wholesale distributor that is: Currently accredited by an accreditation organization, wherever the wholesale distributor is located; or Located in a state that has requirements that: Are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this State; and Include pedigrees, routine inspections of wholesale distributors, operation of wholesale distributors in a commercial nonresidential facility, and security measures. The Board may issue a wholesale distributor permit by reciprocity to a wholesale distributor who holds a license or permit under the laws of another state if the Board determines that the requirements of that state are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this State. A wholesale distributor that receives a permit by reciprocity shall comply with the requirements of § 12–6C–05(e) and (f) of this subtitle. In addition to meeting the requirements under this subtitle, a wholesale distributor located out–of–state that is not eligible for reciprocity shall be accredited by an accreditation organization. The Board shall grant deemed status to a wholesale distributor that: Is currently accredited by an accreditation organization; or Has been granted reciprocity by the Board. The Board or its designee may inspect a wholesale distributor who is accredited or has been issued a permit by reciprocity to: Determine compliance with any permit requirement under this subtitle; or Investigate a complaint.