§ 2-709. Inspectors  


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  •    (a) Appointment of inspector. --

       (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) Designation of agents to make inspections. --

       (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.


HISTORY: 1968, ch. 474; 1973, ch. 410; 1974, ch. 163; 1978, ch. 704; 1980, ch. 618, § 2.