§ 9–1105
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 9-1105 (2026)
Title 9. Fire Protection and Prevention
Subtitle 11
§ 9–1105LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to a county or Baltimore City that prohibits short–term rentals in the jurisdiction.
(b)
On or before July 1, 2028, each county and Baltimore City shall, by local law or regulation:
(1)
require the annual inspection of all short–term rental units in the jurisdiction for compliance with the requirements of § 9–1103 of this subtitle; and
(2)
submit a report to the State Fire Marshal on or before July 1, 2028, summarizing:
(i)
each local law or regulation adopted on or after October 1, 2026, governing the inspection of short–term rental units described in item (1) of this subsection;
(ii)
each local law or regulation in effect before October 1, 2026, governing the inspection of short–term rental units described in item (1) of this subsection, including the effective date of the law or regulation;
(iii)
the number of short–term rental units in the jurisdiction inspected under item (1) of this subsection; and
(iv)
the number of short–term rental units in the jurisdiction that are in compliance with the requirements of § 9–1103 of this subtitle.
(c)
A county or Baltimore City may establish a fee to cover the cost of inspection required under subsection (b)(1) of this section.
(d)
(1)
In consultation with the State Fire Marshal, a county or Baltimore City may delegate the inspection of short–term rental units required under subsection (b) of this section to a third–party inspector who:
(i)
meets the qualifications, insurance requirements, and procedures established by the State Fire Marshal; and
(ii)
is certified by a nationally recognized fire safety organization.
(2)
The Office of the State Fire Marshal shall establish the minimum required qualifications, certifications, and licensing for a third–party inspector under this subsection.
(e)
If the person conducting the inspection under this section finds ashort–term rental unit to be in compliance with the requirements of § 9–1103 of this subtitle, the person shall provide to the short–term rental host a certificate, receipt, or other documentation of compliance.