Section 10-101 – General Care of Sanitary Interests
Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 20, Subtitle 3 of the Health – General Article, the Secretary is responsible for the general care of the sanitary interests of the people of this State.
Section 10-102 – Investigation and Control of Nuisances
The Secretary shall investigate all nuisances that affect the public health and devise means for the control of these nuisances.
Section 10-103 – Rules and Regulations
(a) The Secretary may adopt rules and regulations to govern the character and location of: (1) Plumbing; (2) Drainage; (3) Water supply; (4) Offensive trades; and (5) Disposal of any waste material, including sewage or garbage. (b) The Secretary may adopt rules and regulations to govern the sanitary condition of: (1) Streets; (2) Cesspools; (3) Outhouses; and (4) Any sanitary feature connected with any of these.
Section 10-104 – Right of Entry; Inspections
The Secretary may enter on and inspect any private property to determine whether a nuisance exists.
Section 10-105 – Injunctive Actions
The Secretary may bring an action to enjoin any person from committing any nuisance subject to this title.