Md. Code, Health - General § 3-307
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health - General § 3-307, part of Maryland’s Code, Health - General — covers public health regulation.
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§3–307.
Official statutory text
(a) In the performance of official duties, a health officer may enter and inspect any private house if the health officer:
(1) Has obtained consent to enter and inspect;
(2) Has obtained a warrant; or
(3) Does not have time or opportunity to obtain a warrant and an exceptional or emergency situation exists.
(b) In the performance of official duties, a health officer may enter any place of business or employment.
(1) Has obtained consent to enter and inspect;
(2) Has obtained a warrant; or
(3) Does not have time or opportunity to obtain a warrant and an exceptional or emergency situation exists.
(b) In the performance of official duties, a health officer may enter any place of business or employment.
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