Maryland Statutes
Part I - Definitions; General Provisions
Section 9-1003 - Duties of Department and Secretary

(a)    The Department shall:
        (1)    Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;
        (2)    Establish a proficiency testing program to test the performance of any water quality laboratory; and
        (3)    Set standards for:
            (i)    Demonstrating satisfactory performance in a proficiency testing program; and
            (ii)    Conducting the program.
    (b)    The Secretary shall have each water quality laboratory inspected at least triennially.