# Environment (GEN)

## Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities

### Subtitle 10. Water Quality Laboratories

#### Section 9-1016

Subject to the hearing provisions of Sec. 9-1017 of this subtitle, the Secretary may reprimand or revoke or suspend the certification of any water quality laboratory that:

(1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a certification;

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a certification;

(3) Fails to meet substantially the standards and qualifications adopted by the Department under this subtitle; or

(4) Fails to comply with the rules and regulations adopted by the Department under this subtitle.

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