Regulation .03 Local Departments of Social Services.
Regulation .03 Local Departments of Social Services.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Local departments located in multiservice centers or in other settings under the jurisdiction of the Department of General Services shall comply with COMAR 04.05.01.02—.08 regarding the following:
(1)
Property access;
(2)
Prohibited conduct;
(3)
Distribution of handbills;
(4)
Vehicular traffic;
(5)
Controlled dangerous substances and alcoholic beverages;
(6)
Solicitation and debt collection; and
(7)
Demonstrations and rallies.
B.
The local department director in a building not under the jurisdiction of the Department of General Services may declare an emergency situation after consulting with the Secretary, or, in the Secretary's absence, a deputy secretary or the Secretary's authorized designee.
C.
Property or portions of it may be closed to the public during regular business hours in emergency situations:
(1)
Necessary for the orderly conduct of State business;
(2)
For safety; or
(3)
For security.
D.
After regular business hours or during declared emergency situations:
(1)
Only authorized individuals who display identification documents upon request shall be admitted to the property; and
(2)
An individual on the property with no apparent business who refuses to leave may be arrested.