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Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-108

This is the official text of Md. Code, Public Safety § 9-108, part of Maryland’s Code, Public Safety — governs police, fire, and emergency services.

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§9–108.

Official statutory text

(a) If the State Fire Marshal or other designated authority with jurisdiction finds the absence of operating, required smoke detectors, the State Fire Marshal or other authority shall issue a smoke alarm installation order to the responsible landlord, owner, or occupant.

(b) The responsible person shall comply with a smoke alarm installation order within 5 calendar days.

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