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§ 6-205. Miscellaneous powers and duties

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic Safety

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Public Safety (Refs & Annos)
Title 6. State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshal (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. State Fire Prevention Commission (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Public Safety, § 6-205
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 38A, § 2;  MD CODE Art. 38A, § 5;  MD CODE Art. 38A, § 6;  MD CODE Art. 38A, § 6A
§ 6-205. Miscellaneous powers and duties
Currentness
Authority over State Fire Marshal
(a) The Commission may make recommendations to the Secretary about the daily operations of the office of State Fire Marshal, including recommendations about budget and personnel matters, but the Commission does not have direct line authority over the administration of the office of State Fire Marshal.
Subpoenas; oaths
(b) The Commission may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any public hearing held under this title.
Annual report
(c) On or before September 30 of each year, the Commission shall transmit to the Governor and the Secretary an annual report of the Commission's activities.
Annual seminars
(d) At least once each year, the Commission shall promote and conduct seminars, conferences, workshops, and meetings to inform the public and fire fighting personnel of the latest techniques in:
(1) fire prevention programs and procedures;
(2) life safety measures;
(3) changes in the State Fire Prevention Code; and
(4) development of improved fire safety goals.

Credits

Added by Acts 2003, c. 5, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.
MD Code, Public Safety, § 6-205, MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 6-205
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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