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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 09.36.06.01" title_num="09" subtitle_num="36" chapter_num="06" heading="Responsibilities to the Public.">
  <text>A home inspector shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Act as an impartial third party;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Discharge the home inspector's duties:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>With integrity and fidelity to the public;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>With fairness and objectivity to all parties; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Without bias to any party;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Always act in good faith towards a client;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Express an opinion only if it is based on practical experience and personal knowledge;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Promptly inform a client of any business association, interest, or circumstance that may influence the home inspector's judgment or the quality of the home inspector's inspection service to the client;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Make every effort to uphold, maintain, and improve the professional practice, integrity, and reputation of the home inspection industry; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Obey all federal and state laws, regulations, and local ordinances.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>