Maryland Statutes
Title 6 - Violations of Ordinances and Resolutions
Section 6-108.1 - Designation of Building Inspector or Enforcement Officer to Testify in Municipal Infraction Proceeding

(a)    In this section, “qualified building inspector or enforcement officer” means a building inspector or an enforcement officer that is nationally accredited and certified by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association as:
        (1)    a building inspector;
        (2)    a fire inspector;
        (3)    an accessibility inspector; or
        (4)    a property maintenance and housing inspector.
    (b)    A municipality may designate a qualified building inspector or enforcement officer to testify in a municipal infraction proceeding without the assistance of a prosecuting attorney.
    (c)    Nothing in this section shall limit or restrict the ability of a prosecuting attorney to call individuals to testify in a municipal infraction proceeding.