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