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Maryland Code, Environment § 8-104

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

(a) The Secretary shall:

(1) Administer this title and the rules and regulations adopted under this title;

(2) Develop comprehensive policies and programs to evaluate, determine, and lessen hazards that are associated with the use of radiation;

(3) Advise, consult, and cooperate with:

(i) Experts in the field of radiation control;

(ii) Other agencies of this State;

(iii) The federal government;

(iv) Other states;

(v) Interstate agencies;

(vi) Affected groups;

(vii) Affected political subdivisions; and

(viii) Affected industries;

(4) Accept and administer, according to law, any available loans, grants, and other funds or gifts for carrying out the Secretary's powers and duties under this title;

(5) Collect and publish health education information about protection from radiation hazards;

(6) Review all radiation source plans and specifications that are submitted under the rules and regulations adopted under this title;

(7) Inspect, to determine any possible radiation hazard:

(i) Sources of radiation;

(ii) The shielding and immediate surroundings of radiation sources; and

(iii) Any records that concern the operation of radiation sources; and

(8) Keep in confidence all information about commercial and industrial processes that is obtained in carrying out this title.

(b) The Secretary may:

(1) Authorize the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health to enforce and carry out the provisions of this title in Baltimore City; and

(2) Encourage, participate in, or conduct studies, investigations, training, research, or demonstrations that concern:

(i) The control of radiation hazards;

(ii) The measurement of radiation;

(iii) The effects on health from exposure to radiation; or

(iv) Any other related problems.

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