Maryland: home inspector program finally underway

The Maryland legislature mandated a state home inspector program in 2001, but lack of funding prevented it from becoming operational until this summer. All Maryland home inspectors now must be licensed by 2008. Licensure requirements are 48 hours of a commission-approved training course, a high school diploma, at least $50,000 of general liability insurance, and membership in or certification by one of two approved organizations. There is no licensing examination.  Read more.