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§ 6-309. Investigations

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 3. State Fire Marshal (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Public Safety, § 6-309
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 38A, § 8
§ 6-309. Investigations
Currentness
Power to investigate fires and explosions
(a) At any time, the State Fire Marshal may investigate the origin or circumstances of a fire or explosion or an attempt to cause a fire or explosion that occurs in the State.
Entry into buildings and premises
(b) At any time, the State Fire Marshal:
(1) may enter into and examine a building or premises where a fire is burning or where a fire or attempt to cause a fire has occurred;
(2) may enter into a building or premises adjacent to a building or premises where a fire or attempt to cause a fire has occurred; and
(3) may take full control and custody of the building or premises and place an individual that the State Fire Marshal considers proper in charge of the building or premises, until the examination and investigation of the State Fire Marshal is completed.

Credits

Added by Acts 2003, c. 5, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.
MD Code, Public Safety, § 6-309, MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 6-309
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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