# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 3. County Boards of Health; Health Officers

### Subtitle 3. Health Officers

#### Section 3-307

(a) In the performance of official duties, a health officer may enter and inspect any private house if the health officer:

  (1) Has obtained consent to enter and inspect;

  (2) Has obtained a warrant; or

  (3) Does not have time or opportunity to obtain a warrant and an exceptional or emergency situation exists.

(b) In the performance of official duties, a health officer may enter any place of business or employment.

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