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§ 11-104. Powers of State Fire Marshal

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic Safety

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Public Safety (Refs & Annos)
Title 11. Explosives (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Licenses to Engage in Business as Manufacturer or Dealer or to Possess Explosives (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Public Safety, § 11-104
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 38A, § 32;  MD CODE Art. 38A, § 33
§ 11-104. Powers of State Fire Marshal
Currentness
Investigations of explosions and fires--In general
(a)(1) The State Fire Marshal may investigate an explosion or fire that occurs in any place where explosives or ingredients for explosives are manufactured, transported, stored, or used.
(2) The State Fire Marshal may investigate an explosion, accident, or fire if there is reason to believe explosives were involved.
Investigations of explosions and fires--Report of findings
(b) The State Fire Marshal may report the findings of an investigation under subsection (a) of this section to federal or State authorities:
(1) if the explosion or fire was a willful act, for criminal prosecution of the person causing the willful act; or
(2) if the explosion or fire was accidental, so that precautions may be taken to prevent similar accidents from occurring.
Investigations of explosions and fires--Authority of employees to enter premises
(c)(1) In an investigation under subsection (a) of this section, the employees under the direction of the State Fire Marshal may enter the premises where the explosion or fire has occurred to:
(i) examine documents; or
(ii) administer oaths to and examine witnesses and other persons concerned.
(2) The owner, lessee, or operator of the premises where the explosion or fire has occurred, or an agent of these persons, may not hinder the actions of an employee of the State Fire Marshal described under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Miscellaneous fees
(d) The State Fire Marshal may collect a fee of $20 for inspection of the vehicle of an explosive hauler.

Credits

Added by Acts 2003, c. 5, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2003, c. 128, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.
MD Code, Public Safety, § 11-104, MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 11-104
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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