Ethics question: can home inspectors refer other professionals? 

Many years ago, one of the home inspectors in my company met with an electrician to discuss having him teach at an upcoming home inspector meeting. The electrician expressed some hesitation about teaching a class for home inspectors because he was under the impression that home inspectors aren't allowed to give referrals. Some cantankerous old home inspector told him home inspectors either can't or won't refer other professionals-who knows why?