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§ 20–301

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 20-301 (2026)
Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions
Subtitle 3. Nuisance Control

§ 20–301Copy Citation

(a)
In this subtitle, “nuisance” means a condition that is dangerous to health or safety including:
(1)
An inadequately protected swimming pool;
(2)
An unprotected open ditch;
(3)
An unsanitary outhouse;
(4)
A foul pigpen;
(5)
An improperly functioning sewage system;
(6)
An unkempt junkyard;
(7)
An unkempt scrap metal processing facility;
(8)
An excessive accumulation of trash or garbage;
(9)
A dead animal;
(10)
A contaminated water supply;
(11)
An inadequately protected water supply;
(12)
A rodent harborage;
(13)
Poor housekeeping that could endanger the health of the owner, occupant, employee, or a neighbor; or
(14)
Any condition that may endanger health that may be transmitted by means including:
(i)
Running streams;
(ii)
Surface drainage;
(iii)
Air currents;
(iv)
Birds;
(v)
Domestic animals; or
(vi)
Human beings.
(b)
“Nuisance” does not include:
(1)
Any condition resulting from a farm operation following generally accepted agricultural practices that are not creating a condition dangerous to health or safety; or
(2)
Any condition resulting from a commercial fishing or seafood operation following generally accepted industry standards and processes that are not creating a condition dangerous to health or safety.