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§ 9-252. Functions of Secretary

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironment

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 9. Water, Ice, & Sanitary Facilities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Regulation by State (Refs & Annos)
Part IV. Miscellaneous Provisions
MD Code, Environment, § 9-252
§ 9-252. Functions of Secretary
Currentness
Duties of Secretary
(a)(1) To prevent or correct pollution of the waters of this State, the Secretary may:
(i) Adopt and enforce regulations; and
(ii) Order works to be executed.
(2) The Secretary may:
(i) Require any public water supply system, public sewerage system, or refuse disposal system to be operated in a manner that will protect public health and comfort; and
(ii) Order the alteration, extension, or replacement of any public water supply system, public sewerage system, or refuse disposal system.
Powers of Secretary
(b) The Secretary:
(1) Has supervision and control over the sanitary and physical condition of the waters of this State to protect public health and comfort;
(2) Shall investigate:
(i) All sources of water and ice; and
(ii) All points of sewage discharge;
(3) Shall examine all public water supply systems, public sewerage systems, and refuse disposal systems; and
(4) Shall approve or disapprove the design and construction of any public water supply system, public sewerage system, or refuse disposal system that is to be built in this State.
Construction
(c) The powers and duties of the Secretary under this section are in addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle.

Credits

Added by Acts 1987, c. 612, § 2. Amended by Acts 1988, c. 412.
MD Code, Environment, § 9-252, MD ENVIR § 9-252
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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