(a) Unless authorized under this title to provide certified real estate appraisal services, a person may not represent to the public, by use of a title, including “certified real estate appraiser”, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to provide certified real estate appraisal services in the State.
(b) A person may not use the title “certified real estate appraiser” after or with the name or signature of a firm, partnership, corporation, or group in a way that the title could be interpreted to refer to anyone other than the individual who is certified under this title.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 16 - Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors
Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties
Section 16-702 - Providing Real Estate Appraisal Services Without License
Section 16-703 - Providing Certified Real Estate Appraisal Services Without Certification
Section 16-703.1 - Home Inspection Services Without a License
Section 16-703.2 - Certification of Inspection of Rental Dwelling
Section 16-704 - Misrepresentation of Licensed Status
Section 16-705 - Misrepresentation of Certified Status
Section 16-705.1 - Representation to the Public