# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 9. Fire Protection and Prevention

### Subtitle 11

#### Section 9-1105

(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 Sec. 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 Sec. 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 Sec. 9-1103 of this subtitle, the person shall provide to the short-term rental host a certificate, receipt, or other documentation of compliance.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)