§ 7-256. Right of entry

MD Env Code § 7-256 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.