Maryland § 20-301

§ 20-301.

    (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 contaminated water supply;

        (11)    An inadequately protected water supply;

        (12)    A rodent harborage;

        (13)    Poor housekeeping that could endanger the health of the owner, occupant, employee, or a neighbor; or

        (14)    Any condition that may endanger health that may be transmitted by means including:

            (i)    Running streams;

            (ii)    Surface drainage;

            (iii)    Air currents;

            (iv)    Birds;

            (v)    Domestic animals; or

            (vi)    Human beings.

    (b)    “Nuisance” does not include:

        (1)    Any condition resulting from a farm operation following generally accepted agricultural practices that are not creating a condition dangerous to health or safety; or

        (2)    Any condition resulting from a commercial fishing or seafood operation following generally accepted industry standards and processes that are not creating a condition dangerous to health or safety.