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Maryland Code, Public Safety § 12-101

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

(a) This section applies only to inspections under § 12-909 and Subtitle 8, Part II of this title.

(b) An inspector of the Division of Labor and Industry may apply to the District Court for an administrative search warrant under this section if the inspector:

(1) is authorized or required by law to inspect property in the State; and

(2) is denied access to the property after making a proper request for access of the owner, lessee, or other person in charge of the property.

(c) A judge may issue an administrative search warrant under this section if the application:

(1) specifies the nature, scope, and purpose of the inspection; and

(2) shows that:

(i) the applicant is authorized or required by law to inspect the property;

(ii) the applicant was denied access to the property after making a proper request for access at a reasonable time;

(iii) the application is approved by the Attorney General; and

(iv) the inspection is sought for safety or health related purposes.

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