# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions

### Subtitle 3. Nuisance Control

#### Section 20-311

In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both, if the person:

(1) Interferes with the Secretary, local health officer, or the representative of the Secretary or local health officer summarily abating a nuisance under Sec. 20-308 of this subtitle; or

(2) Refuses to allow the Secretary, local health officer, or the representative of the Secretary or local health officer to enter on any property for the purpose of summarily abating a nuisance under Sec. 20-308 of this subtitle.

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