Mold inspector licensing in Maryland

Maryland requires a license to perform mold remediation services for compensation, administered by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission under Business Regulation Article §8-301 et seq. The requirement targets remediation contractors; Maryland does not maintain a separate mold-assessor license, so an inspector who only assesses (and does not remediate) is not covered by the MHIC mold-remediation license. The Maryland Department of the Environment publishes general mold guidance for the public.

Is a license required?

Maryland licenses mold inspectors or assessors through Maryland Home Improvement Commission (Mold Remediation Services) under Md. Code, Bus. Reg. §8-301 et seq. (Mold Remediation Services).

Regulating authority: Maryland Home Improvement Commission (Mold Remediation Services) (Md. Code, Bus. Reg. §8-301 et seq. (Mold Remediation Services)).

Official source

Maryland Home Improvement Commission (Mold Remediation Services)

Common questions

Do you need a license to be a mold inspector in Maryland?

Yes. Maryland licenses mold inspectors or assessors through Maryland Home Improvement Commission (Mold Remediation Services) under Md. Code, Bus. Reg. §8-301 et seq. (Mold Remediation Services).

Who regulates mold inspection in Maryland?

Maryland Home Improvement Commission (Mold Remediation Services). See the official guidance at https://www.labor.maryland.gov/license/mhic/.

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