Title 10. Nuisance Control — Subtitle 1. General Powers and Duties of Secretary
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 10-101 (2026)
Title 10. Nuisance Control
Subtitle 1. General Powers and Duties of Secretary
§ 10–101LinkCopy Citation
Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 20, Subtitle 3 of the Health - General Article, the Secretary is responsible for the general care of the sanitary interests of the people of this State.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 10-102 (2026)
Title 10. Nuisance Control
Subtitle 1. General Powers and Duties of Secretary
§ 10–102LinkCopy Citation
The Secretary shall investigate all nuisances that affect the public health and devise means for the control of these nuisances.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 10-103 (2026)
Title 10. Nuisance Control
Subtitle 1. General Powers and Duties of Secretary
§ 10–103LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Secretary may adopt rules and regulations to govern the character and location of:
(1)
Plumbing;
(2)
Drainage;
(3)
Water supply;
(4)
Offensive trades; and
(5)
Disposal of any waste material, including sewage or garbage.
(b)
The Secretary may adopt rules and regulations to govern the sanitary condition of:
(1)
Streets;
(2)
Cesspools;
(3)
Outhouses; and
(4)
Any sanitary feature connected with any of these.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 10-104 (2026)
Title 10. Nuisance Control
Subtitle 1. General Powers and Duties of Secretary
§ 10–104LinkCopy Citation
The Secretary may enter on and inspect any private property to determine whether a nuisance exists.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 10-105 (2026)
Title 10. Nuisance Control
Subtitle 1. General Powers and Duties of Secretary
§ 10–105LinkCopy Citation
The Secretary may bring an action to enjoin any person from committing any nuisance subject to this title.