Who is responsible for maintaining the inspection recovery fund?

The commission is responsible for maintaining the inspection recovery fund because it serves as the regulatory body overseeing the home inspection profession within the state. This fund is designed to protect consumers by providing financial restitution in cases where an inspector fails to comply with the relevant professional standards or is otherwise negligent in their duties.

The commission administers the fund, ensuring there is proper oversight, management, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Their role includes establishing guidelines on how the fund can be used, the eligibility criteria for claims, and the overall financial health of the fund, which is critical to maintaining public trust in home inspection services.

In contrast, individual inspectors do not have the collective ability or authority to manage or maintain such a fund as it is a state-based initiative. The state legislature's involvement would typically be limited to establishing the laws and regulations governing the profession rather than managing operational funds. Local inspectors' associations may support inspectors within their communities but do not have the responsibility for maintaining state-level financial mechanisms like the recovery fund.