Md. Code, Public Safety § 6-205
This is the official text of Md. Code, Public Safety § 6-205, part of Maryland’s Code, Public Safety — governs police, fire, and emergency services.
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§6–205.
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(a) The Commission may make recommendations to the Secretary about the daily operations of the office of State Fire Marshal, including recommendations about budget and personnel matters, but the Commission does not have direct line authority over the administration of the office of State Fire Marshal.
(b) The Commission may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any public hearing held under this title.
(c) On or before September 30 of each year, the Commission shall transmit to the Governor and the Secretary an annual report of the Commission’s activities.
(d) At least once each year, the Commission shall promote and conduct seminars, conferences, workshops, and meetings to inform the public and fire fighting personnel of the latest techniques in:
(1) fire prevention programs and procedures;
(2) life safety measures;
(3) changes in the State Fire Prevention Code; and
(4) development of improved fire safety goals.
(b) The Commission may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any public hearing held under this title.
(c) On or before September 30 of each year, the Commission shall transmit to the Governor and the Secretary an annual report of the Commission’s activities.
(d) At least once each year, the Commission shall promote and conduct seminars, conferences, workshops, and meetings to inform the public and fire fighting personnel of the latest techniques in:
(1) fire prevention programs and procedures;
(2) life safety measures;
(3) changes in the State Fire Prevention Code; and
(4) development of improved fire safety goals.
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