Maryland Code, PUBLIC SAFETY 12-101
Terms Used In Maryland Code, PUBLIC SAFETY 12-101
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(b) An inspector of the Division of Labor and Industry may apply to the District Court for an administrative search warrant under this section if the inspector:
(1) is authorized or required by law to inspect property in the State; and
(2) is denied access to the property after making a proper request for access of the owner, lessee, or other person in charge of the property.
(c) A judge may issue an administrative search warrant under this section if the application:
(1) specifies the nature, scope, and purpose of the inspection; and
(2) shows that:
(i) the applicant is authorized or required by law to inspect the property;
(ii) the applicant was denied access to the property after making a proper request for access at a reasonable time;
(iii) the application is approved by the Attorney General; and
(iv) the inspection is sought for safety or health related purposes.