(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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 6 - Violations of Ordinances and Resolutions
Section 6-101 - Violations Punishable as Misdemeanors
Section 6-102 - Municipal Infractions
Section 6-105 - Election to Stand Trial
Section 6-106 - Citation -- Failure to Pay or Elect to Stand Trial
Section 6-107 - Summons -- Failure to Pay or Appear
Section 6-108 - Prosecution of Municipal Infractions
Section 6-111 - Abatement of Infraction by Municipality
Section 6-113 - Fines, Penalties, or Forfeitures Remitted to Municipality