Section 2-709 - Inspectors.
§ 2-709. Inspectors.
(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.
[1968, ch. 474; 1973, ch. 410; 1974, ch. 163; 1978, ch. 704; 1980, ch. 618, § 2.]