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.

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

The Secretary may adopt rules and regulations to govern the character and location of: Plumbing; Drainage; Water supply; Offensive trades; and Disposal of any waste material, including sewage or garbage. The Secretary may adopt rules and regulations to govern the sanitary condition of: Streets; Cesspools; Outhouses; and Any sanitary feature connected with any of these.

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

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