Section 20-301 – Nuisance
(a) In this subtitle, “nuisance” means a condition that is dangerous to health or safety including: (1) An inadequately protected swimming pool; (2) An unprotected open ditch; (3) An unsanitary outhouse; (4) A foul pigpen; (5) An improperly functioning sewage system; (6) An unkempt junkyard; (7) An unkempt scrap metal processing facility; (8) An excessive accumulation of trash or garbage; (9) A dead animal; (10) A […]
Section 20-301.1 – General Care of Sanitary Interests
Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 10 of the Environment Article, the Secretary is responsible for the general care of the sanitary interests of the people of the State.
Section 20-302 – Investigation of Nuisances
The Secretary or a local health officer may investigate a suspected nuisance and devise means for the control of the nuisance.
Section 20-303 – 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 20-304 – Inspection of Private Property
The Secretary may enter on and inspect any private property to determine whether a nuisance exists.
Section 20-305 – Injunctions
The Secretary or a local health officer may bring an action to enjoin any person from committing any nuisance subject to this subtitle.