Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Section 4-512

      (a)      (1)      With the approval of the Secretary, the Board may appoint inspectors to conduct inspections.

            (2)      An inspector serves at the pleasure of the Board.

            (3)      Subject to the State budget, each inspector is entitled to:

                  (i)      reasonable compensation as determined by the Board for each day on which the inspector is engaged in the duties of the inspector's appointment; and

                  (ii)      reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.

      (b)      (1)      The Board or an inspector shall inspect each barbershop before it:

                  (i)      initially opens for business;

                  (ii)      opens for business at a new location; or

                  (iii)      continues business under a new owner.

            (2)      A barbershop that remodels and reopens with the same owner is not subject to the inspection requirement of this subsection.

      (c)      (1)      The Board or an inspector may enter and inspect a barbershop or barber school at any time during business hours to determine the sanitary condition of the barbershop or barber school.

            (2)      If, during an inspection of a barbershop or barber school, an inspector finds an unsanitary condition, the inspector promptly shall report the condition to the Board.