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§ 7–256

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 7-256 (2026)
Title 7. Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances
Subtitle 2. Controlled Hazardous Substances

§ 7–256Copy Citation

(a)
At any reasonable time, a representative of the Department or a representative of the health department of the political jurisdiction where the hazardous substance facility is located may enter any hazardous substance facility:
(1)
To inspect the hazardous substance facility;
(2)
To obtain water, waste, soil, or air samples;
(3)
To drill test wells; and
(4)
To measure the volume and kinds of substances that are received, treated, stored, or disposed of.
(b)
If a municipality in which a hazardous substance facility is located does not have a health department, the mayor of the municipality may designate the municipal agency that may enter and inspect a hazardous substance facility under this section.