Maryland Code, Environment § 7-246

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The health officer for any county may inspect and investigate a controlled hazardous substance facility.

(b) If the health officer for a county receives a complaint of an alleged violation of this subtitle at a controlled hazardous substance facility, the health officer shall inspect the controlled hazardous substance facility immediately.

(c)(1) Before making an inspection under subsection (b) of this section, the health officer shall notify the Department of the planned inspection and complaint.

(2) On the next business day after the inspection, the health officer shall report, in writing, to the Department:

(i) The time and source of the complaint;

(ii) The name of the Department official who was notified before the inspection;

(iii) The time and place of the inspection;

(iv) A summary and findings of the inspection; and

(v) Enforcement and other recommendations.

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