Maryland § 16-208
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 16-208, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-208.
(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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 16-208
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Section 16-208 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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