(a) At any reasonable time, a representative of the Department or a representative of the health department of the political jurisdiction where the hazardous substance facility is located may enter any hazardous substance facility:
(1) To inspect the hazardous substance facility;
(2) To obtain water, waste, soil, or air samples;
(3) To drill test wells; and
(4) To measure the volume and kinds of substances that are received, treated, stored, or disposed of.
(b) If a municipality in which a hazardous substance facility is located does not have a health department, the mayor of the municipality may designate the municipal agency that may enter and inspect a hazardous substance facility under this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances
Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances
Section 7-256 - Right of Entry
Section 7-256.1 - Administrative Search Warrants
Section 7-257 - Suspension and Revocation of Permits or Certificates
Section 7-259 - Issuance of Notice or Order
Section 7-262 - Final Corrective Orders
Section 7-263 - Injunctive Relief
Section 7-264 - Judicial Review
Section 7-265 - Specific Offenses and Penalties
Section 7-266 - Civil Penalties
Section 7-266.1 - Civil Penalties -- Punitive Damages