Maryland Environment Section 9-1003

      (a)      The Department shall:

            (1)      Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;

            (2)      Establish a proficiency testing program to test the performance of any water quality laboratory; and

            (3)      Set standards for:

                  (i)      Demonstrating satisfactory performance in a proficiency testing program; and

                  (ii)      Conducting the program.

      (b)      The Secretary shall have each water quality laboratory inspected at least triennially.