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§ 2-103. Powers and duties of Department

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironment

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 2. Ambient Air Quality Control (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
MD Code, Environment, § 2-103
§ 2-103. Powers and duties of Department
Currentness
Obtaining federal or other funds
(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Department may obtain any federal or other funds that are available to this State for purposes that are within the scope of this title.
Duties
(b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Department:
(1) Has jurisdiction over emissions into the air and ambient air quality in this State;
(2) Is responsible for monitoring ambient air quality in this State; and
(3) Shall coordinate all State agency programs on ambient air quality control.
Use of monitoring facilities
(c) The Department may contract for or otherwise arrange for the use of the facilities and services of appropriate agencies of political subdivisions in carrying out the Department's monitoring duties under this title.

Credits

Added by Acts 1982, c. 240, § 2.
Formerly Art. 43, §§ 690, 693, 694, 702.
MD Code, Environment, § 2-103, MD ENVIR § 2-103
Current with legislation effective through July 1, 2023, from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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