# Environment (GEN)

## Title 10. Nuisance Control

### Subtitle 1. General Powers and Duties of Secretary

#### Section 10-101

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.

#### Section 10-102

The Secretary shall investigate all nuisances that affect the public health and devise means for the control of these nuisances.

#### Section 10-103

(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.

#### Section 10-104

The Secretary may enter on and inspect any private property to determine whether a nuisance exists.

#### Section 10-105

The Secretary may bring an action to enjoin any person from committing any nuisance subject to this title.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)