2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
§ 20-301 - Nuisance

§20-301.

(a) In this subtitle, “nuisance” means a condition that is dangerous to health or safety including:

(1) An inadequately protected swimming pool;

(2) An unprotected open ditch;

(3) An unsanitary outhouse;

(4) A foul pigpen;

(5) An improperly functioning sewage system;

(6) An unkempt junkyard;

(7) An unkempt scrap metal processing facility;

(8) An excessive accumulation of trash or garbage;

(9) A dead animal;

(10) A contaminated water supply;

(11) An inadequately protected water supply;

(12) A rodent harborage;

(13) Poor housekeeping that could endanger the health of the owner, occupant, employee, or a neighbor; or

(14) Any condition that may endanger health that may be transmitted by means including:

(i) Running streams;

(ii) Surface drainage;

(iii) Air currents;

(iv) Birds;

(v) Domestic animals; or

(vi) Human beings.

(b) “Nuisance” does not include any condition resulting from a farm operation following generally accepted agricultural practices that are not creating a condition dangerous to health or safety.

§ 20-301 - 1. General care of sanitary interests

Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 10 of the Environment Article, the Secretary is responsible for the general care of the sanitary interests of the people of the State.