(a) (1) The Board, with the approval of the Secretary, may appoint a qualified inspector to act as its agent and make inspections throughout the State.
(2) The inspector is entitled to:
(i) A salary in accordance with the State budget; and
(ii) Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(b) (1) The Board may designate officers of county humane societies, societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or licensed veterinarians to:
(i) Act as its agent; and
(ii) Make routine inspections.
(2) An inspector designated under paragraph (1) of this subsection:
(i) May not receive compensation; but
(ii) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Department of Agriculture
Subtitle 7 - Maryland Horse Industry Board
Section 2-702.1 - Equine Activities Treated as Agricultural Activities
Section 2-704 - Composition of Board; Oath; Terms; Removal of Member
Section 2-705 - Chairman and Officers
Section 2-706 - Meetings; Expenses; Staff
Section 2-707 - Authority of Secretary; Rules and Regulations
Section 2-708 - Disposition of Funds Collected
Section 2-708.1 - Duties of Board
Section 2-708.2 - Maryland Horse Industry Fund
Section 2-710 - License Required
Section 2-711 - Application for License; License Fee
Section 2-712 - Expiration and Renewal of License
Section 2-713 - Inspections; Creation of Classes of Licenses
Section 2-714 - License to Be Property of State; Display; Transfer
Section 2-715 - Suspension or Revocation of License
Section 2-716 - Impounding Horses
Section 2-718 - Penalty; Hearing
Section 2-719 - Termination of Subtitle Provisions and Regulations