Section 8-104 - Miscellaneous duties and powers of Secretary. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-104. Miscellaneous duties and powers of Secretary.
 

(a)  Duties.- The Secretary shall: 

(1) Administer this title and the rules and regulations adopted under this title; 

(2) Develop comprehensive policies and programs to evaluate, determine, and lessen hazards that are associated with the use of radiation; 

(3) Advise, consult, and cooperate with: 

(i) Experts in the field of radiation control; 

(ii) Other agencies of this State; 

(iii) The federal government; 

(iv) Other states; 

(v) Interstate agencies; 

(vi) Affected groups; 

(vii) Affected political subdivisions; and 

(viii) Affected industries; 

(4) Accept and administer, according to law, any available loans, grants, and other funds or gifts for carrying out the Secretary's powers and duties under this title; 

(5) Collect and publish health education information about protection from radiation hazards; 

(6) Review all radiation source plans and specifications that are submitted under the rules and regulations adopted under this title; 

(7) Inspect, to determine any possible radiation hazard: 

(i) Sources of radiation; 

(ii) The shielding and immediate surroundings of radiation sources; and 

(iii) Any records that concern the operation of radiation sources; and 

(8) Keep in confidence all information about commercial and industrial processes that is obtained in carrying out this title. 

(b)  Powers.- The Secretary may: 

(1) Authorize the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health to enforce and carry out the provisions of this title in Baltimore City; and 

(2) Encourage, participate in, or conduct studies, investigations, training, research, or demonstrations that concern: 

(i) The control of radiation hazards; 

(ii) The measurement of radiation; 

(iii) The effects on health from exposure to radiation; or 

(iv) Any other related problems. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 678; 1982, ch. 240, § 2.]