# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 01 — Office of the Secretary

### Chapter 11 — Buildings and Grounds of Local Departments of Social Services

#### Regulation .03 Local Departments of Social Services.

*COMAR 07.01.11.03*

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.