Maryland § 9-261
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-261, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-261.
(a) The following sanitary districts and persons shall keep any record that the Secretary requires:
(1) Any sanitary district or person who supplies water, ice, sewerage, or refuse disposal service to the public;
(2) Any person who owns an industrial establishment; and
(3) Any person who owns a private water supply system or private sewerage system.
(b) Any sanitary district or person who keeps a record under subsection (a) of this section shall make the record available to the Secretary on request.
(c) (1) To determine compliance with any regulation, permit, or order of the Secretary, a representative of the Secretary may:
(i) Enter any private property;
(ii) Enter any building, structure, or land owned by a sanitary district or person who supplies water, ice, sewerage, or refuse disposal service to the public; and
(iii) Collect samples, records, and information.
(2) To determine compliance with pretreatment requirements of this title, a representative of the Secretary may:
(i) Enter any building, structure, or land of an industrial establishment that is or may be subject to pretreatment requirements; and
(ii) Collect samples, records, and information.
(d) The Secretary may bring an action for an injunction to enforce this section without showing lack of an adequate remedy at law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-261
What does Maryland Code § 9-261 cover?
Section 9-261 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 9-261?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 9-261" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 9-261 apply to my situation?
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