Maryland Statutes
Part I - Drinking Water -- Regulation
Section 9-404 - Miscellaneous Powers of Secretary

To carry out the provisions of this subtitle and in addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Secretary may:
        (1)    Perform any act necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle that relate to adopting or enforcing State primary drinking water regulations;
        (2)    Administer the provisions of this subtitle and all rules, regulations, and orders adopted, issued, or effective under this subtitle;
        (3)    Enter into agreements, contracts, or cooperative arrangements, under appropriate terms and conditions, with any person or governmental entity;
        (4)    Receive financial and technical assistance from the federal government or other public or private agencies;
        (5)    Participate in related programs of the federal government, other states, interstate agencies, or other public or private agencies or organizations;
        (6)    Establish adequate fiscal controls and accounting procedures to assure proper disbursement of and accounting for funds appropriated or otherwise provided for the purpose of carrying out provisions of this subtitle;
        (7)    Delegate any responsibilities and duties the Secretary considers appropriate for administering the requirements of this subtitle;
        (8)    Set and collect fees for conducting necessary inspections and laboratory analyses; and
        (9)    Adopt rules and regulations that are necessary or appropriate to carry out the Secretary’s functions under this subtitle.

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