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MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  5-607 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 5 - Firearms|Subtitle 6 - Extreme Risk Protective Orders|Section 5-607 - Search Warrant for Removal of Firearm

    In accordance with the provisions of § 1–203 of the Criminal Procedure Article, on application by a State’s Attorney or a law enforcement officer with probable cause to believe that a respondent who is subject to an extreme risk protective order possesses a firearm and failed to surrender the firearm in accordance with the order, a court may issue a search warrant for the removal of the firearm at any location identified in the application for the warrant.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  5-609 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 5 - Firearms|Subtitle 6 - Extreme Risk Protective Orders|Section 5-609 - Penalties for Violations

    (a)    An interim extreme risk protective order, temporary extreme risk protective order, and final extreme risk protective order issued under this subtitle shall state that a violation of the order may result in:        (1)    criminal prosecution; and        (2)    imprisonment or fine or both.    (b)    A temporary extreme risk protective order and final extreme risk protective order issued under this subtitle shall state that a violation of the order may result in a finding of contempt.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  5-610 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 5 - Firearms|Subtitle 6 - Extreme Risk Protective Orders|Section 5-610 - Penalties for Failure to Comply

    (a)    A person who fails to comply with the provisions of an interim extreme risk protective order, a temporary extreme risk protective order, or a final extreme risk protective order under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:        (1)    for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both; and        (2)    for a second or subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $2,500 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.    (b)    A law enforcement officer shall arrest with or without a warrant and take into custody a person who the officer has probable cause to believe is in violation of an interim, temporary, or final extreme risk protective order in effect at the time of the violation.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  6-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 6 - State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshal|Subtitle 1 - Definitions|Section 6-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Commission” means the State Fire Prevention Commission.    (c)    “Department” means the Department of State Police.    (d)    “Secretary” means the Secretary of State Police.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  6-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 6 - State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshal|Subtitle 2 - State Fire Prevention Commission|Section 6-201 - Established

    There is a State Fire Prevention Commission in the Department.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  6-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 6 - State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshal|Subtitle 2 - State Fire Prevention Commission|Section 6-202 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Commission consists of nine members.        (2)    Of the nine members of the Commission:            (i)    one shall be a member of a career fire company;            (ii)    three shall be members of volunteer fire companies;            (iii)    one shall be an architect or engineer;            (iv)    one shall be a building contractor;            (v)    two shall be representatives of industry; and            (vi)    one shall be a member of the public.        (3)    Of the nine members of the Commission:            (i)    one shall reside in Western Maryland, which is the region that consists of Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties;            (ii)    one shall reside in Central Maryland, which is the region that consists of Baltimore, Harford, and Howard counties;            (iii)    one shall reside in Southern Maryland, which is the region that consists of Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties;            (iv)    one shall reside in the Washington Metropolitan Area, which is the region that consists of Montgomery and Prince George’s counties;            (v)    one shall reside on the Eastern Shore, which is the region that consists of Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester counties; and            (vi)    four shall represent the State at large.        (4)    The Secretary shall appoint the members with the approval of the Governor.    (b)    Each member shall have experience and training to deal with the matters that are the responsibilities of the Commission.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 5 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 2003.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (5)    A member may not serve more than 2 terms.    (d)    With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary may remove a member for neglect of duty or other sufficient cause.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  6-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 6 - State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshal|Subtitle 2 - State Fire Prevention Commission|Section 6-203 - Officers

    (a)    The Commission shall elect a chairman and vice chairman from among its members.    (b)    If the chairman is absent, the vice chairman shall exercise the powers and perform the duties of the chairman.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  6-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 6 - State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshal|Subtitle 2 - State Fire Prevention Commission|Section 6-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation

    (a)    (1)    A majority of the authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum.        (2)    The Commission may not do business unless:            (i)    there is a quorum; and            (ii)    either the chairman or vice chairman is present.    (b)    The Commission shall meet:        (1)    at least once every 2 months; and        (2)    when called by the chairman or the Secretary.    (c)    A member of the Commission:        (1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  6-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 6 - State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshal|Subtitle 2 - State Fire Prevention Commission|Section 6-205 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    The Commission may make recommendations to the Secretary about the daily operations of the office of State Fire Marshal, including recommendations about budget and personnel matters, but the Commission does not have direct line authority over the administration of the office of State Fire Marshal.    (b)    The Commission may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any public hearing held under this title.    (c)    On or before September 30 of each year, the Commission shall transmit to the Governor and the Secretary an annual report of the Commission’s activities.    (d)    At least once each year, the Commission shall promote and conduct seminars, conferences, workshops, and meetings to inform the public and fire fighting personnel of the latest techniques in:        (1)    fire prevention programs and procedures;        (2)    life safety measures;        (3)    changes in the State Fire Prevention Code; and        (4)    development of improved fire safety goals.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  6-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 6 - State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshal|Subtitle 2 - State Fire Prevention Commission|Section 6-207 - Authority of Secretary

    The exercise of all powers and authority and the performance of all duties and functions vested in the Commission under this article are subject to the powers and authority of the Secretary set forth in Title 2 of this article or elsewhere in State law.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  6-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 6 - State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshal|Subtitle 3 - State Fire Marshal|Section 6-301 - Office Established

    There is an office of State Fire Marshal in the Department.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  6-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 6 - State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshal|Subtitle 3 - State Fire Marshal|Section 6-302 - State Fire Marshal

    (a)    The Secretary shall appoint a State Fire Marshal from a list of three names submitted by the Commission.    (b)    The State Fire Marshal shall:        (1)    be a graduate of an accredited college or university; and        (2)    have 5 years of recent progressively responsible experience, at least 3 years of which shall have been at the administrative level, in fire prevention inspection, fire investigation, fire safety promotion, fire protection engineering, fire fighting, or teaching fire safety engineering.    (c)    The State Fire Marshal serves for a term of 6 years.    (d)    The State Fire Marshal is in the executive service of the State Personnel Management System.    (e)    (1)    At any time, the Secretary may remove the State Fire Marshal for neglect of duty or other conduct unbecoming the office.        (2)    The Commission may recommend to the Secretary that the State Fire Marshal be removed for cause.        (3)    (i)    Before removing the State Fire Marshal, the Secretary shall give the State Fire Marshal:                1.    timely notice with a statement of the charges; and                2.    an opportunity for a public hearing on the charges.            (ii)    The State Fire Marshal may be represented at the hearing by counsel.    (f)    The State Fire Marshal is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  6-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 6 - State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshal|Subtitle 3 - State Fire Marshal|Section 6-303 - Staff

    (a)    The State Fire Marshal may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.    (b)    (1)    The full time investigative and inspection assistants in the office shall be known as deputy State fire marshals.        (2)    Deputy State fire marshals shall meet the minimum qualifications and complete the training required by the Police Training and Standards Commission for a police officer.        (3)    The qualification and training requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection do not apply to the fire inspectors and fire investigators of the political subdivisions of the State.    (c)    (1)    The State Fire Marshal may designate civilian employees to conduct inspections and submit reports as necessary.        (2)    The minimum qualifications for a civilian employee shall be completion of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1031.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  6-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 6 - State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshal|Subtitle 3 - State Fire Marshal|Section 6-304 - Assistant and Special Assistant State Fire Marshals

    (a)    (1)    A county or municipal corporation of the State may designate a fire marshal or appropriate fire official to serve as assistant State fire marshal to carry out this title, including issuing orders, in that county or municipal corporation.        (2)    An assistant State fire marshal may not receive compensation from the State.        (3)    The State Fire Marshal shall carry out this title in a county or municipal corporation that has not designated an assistant State fire marshal.    (b)    (1)    An assistant State fire marshal shall have at least completed National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1031 - Fire Inspector I, or the equivalent, as determined by the State Fire Marshal.        (2)    The State Fire Marshal may administer an examination based on NFPA Standard 1031 before designating an individual as an assistant State fire marshal.    (c)    (1)    The State Fire Marshal may designate as a special assistant State fire marshal:            (i)    a law enforcement officer involved in arson investigations;            (ii)    any other suitable individual who meets the standards established under this section; or            (iii)    on the advice of an assistant State fire marshal, a member of a fire department if:                1.    the designee is a full-time employee of the fire department;                2.    the designee performs fire inspections or fire investigations for the fire department; and                3.    the fire department is organized and operates in the State.        (2)    A special assistant State fire marshal serves at the pleasure of the State Fire Marshal.        (3)    A special assistant State fire marshal may not receive compensation from the State.        (4)    Each special assistant State fire marshal shall assist the State Fire Marshal in carrying out the duties of the State Fire Marshal under this title.    (d)    The Commission may remove an assistant or special assistant State fire marshal for just cause by a majority decision:        (1)    on the recommendation of the State Fire Marshal; and        (2)    after an administrative hearing.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  6-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 6 - State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshal|Subtitle 3 - State Fire Marshal|Section 6-305 - General Powers and Duties of State Fire Marshal

    (a)    The State Fire Marshal shall enforce:        (1)    all laws of the State that relate to:            (i)    the prevention of fire;            (ii)    the storage, sale, and use of explosives, combustibles, or other dangerous articles, in solid, liquid, or gaseous form;            (iii)    the installation and maintenance of all kinds of equipment intended to control, detect, or extinguish fire;            (iv)    the means and adequacy of exit, in case of fire, from buildings and all other places in which individuals work, live, or congregate, except buildings that are used solely as dwelling houses for no more than two families; and            (v)    the suppression of arson;        (2)    the regulations adopted by the Commission under Subtitle 2 of this title; and        (3)    any requirements relating to the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in new one– and two–family dwellings.    (b)    By delegation of authority vested in the Commission and within policy established by the Commission, the State Fire Marshal shall implement fire safety programs in the State to minimize fire hazards and disasters and loss of life and property from these causes, including:        (1)    the establishment and enforcement of fire safety practices throughout the State;        (2)    preventive inspection and correction activities;        (3)    coordination of fire safety programs with volunteer and career fire companies and other State agencies and political subdivisions exercising enforcement aspects; and        (4)    critical analysis and evaluation of State fire loss statistics to determine problems and solutions.    (c)    On request, the State Fire Marshal shall assist in fire prevention matters:        (1)    a chief of a fire company or department;        (2)    a legally designated fire marshal of a county or municipal corporation; or        (3)    a unit or agency of the State or a county or municipal corporation.    (d)    (1)    The State Fire Marshal, assistant State fire marshals, and special assistant State fire marshals shall develop for each property owned or leased by the State:            (i)    fire safety procedures, including fire drills at least quarterly; and            (ii)    emergency evacuation procedures.        (2)    Information about fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures shall be available to all State employees on request.        (3)    The State Fire Marshal shall require the State unit exercising control over the property owned or leased by the State to keep records of fire drills or other exercises that relate to fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures conducted in the property.    (e)    The State Fire Marshal may issue permits and licenses as required under this article.    (f)    On request, the State Fire Marshal may assist police and fire authorities to dispose of hazardous devices and substances.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  6-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 6 - State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshal|Subtitle 3 - State Fire Marshal|Section 6-306 - Criminal History Records Check of Firefighters, Rescue Squad Members, and Paramedics

    (a)    (1)    Subject to Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the Criminal Procedure Article, a fire department or rescue squad of the State or a political subdivision of the State, a volunteer fire company or rescue squad, or an ambulance service licensed under § 13-515 of the Education Article may request the State Fire Marshal or other authorized agency that has access to the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository in the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to conduct an initial criminal history records check on an applicant for employment or appointment as a volunteer or career firefighter, rescue squad member, or paramedic.        (2)    The request shall be made on the form required by the State Fire Marshal.    (b)    (1)    An applicant for employment or appointment as a volunteer or career firefighter, rescue squad member, or paramedic shall provide a classifiable set of fingerprints in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection:            (i)    for submission to the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository for a criminal history records check; and            (ii)    for forwarding to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.        (2)    The applicant shall provide the fingerprints on a form approved by the Director of the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository.        (3)    (i)    On request of the State Fire Marshal or an appropriate authority designated by rule of the State Fire Marshal, the applicant shall provide the fingerprints to the State Fire Marshal or the designated authority.            (ii)    In a jurisdiction that has designated an assistant State fire marshal, on request of the assistant State fire marshal an applicant in the jurisdiction shall provide the fingerprints to the assistant State fire marshal.    (c)    A fire department or rescue squad operated by the State or a political subdivision of the State or a volunteer fire company or rescue squad may obtain conviction and arrest records produced by a criminal history records check based on a classifiable set of fingerprints.    (d)    A volunteer or career fire company or rescue squad may consider the existence of a criminal conviction in determining whether to employ or appoint an applicant.
MD. Public Safety Code Ann. §  6-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Safety|Title 6 - State Fire Prevention Commission and State Fire Marshal|Subtitle 3 - State Fire Marshal|Section 6-307 - Inspections

    (a)    (1)    The State Fire Marshal shall inspect for fire exits and reasonable safety standards:            (i)    all institutions owned by the State or a county or municipal corporation; and            (ii)    all schools, theaters, churches, and other places of public assembly.        (2)    The State Fire Marshal shall report the findings of an inspection and any recommendations to the individual in charge of the institution or other place that was inspected.    (b)    (1)    This subsection does not apply to a building or premises actually occupied as a private dwelling.        (2)    The State Fire Marshal may enter a building or premises within the jurisdiction of the State Fire Marshal at reasonable hours to conduct an inspection that the State Fire Marshal considers necessary under this subtitle.    (c)    An individual, including an employee of the State Fire Marshal, may not give prior notice of an inspection authorized under this subtitle without the written approval of the State Fire Marshal or designee of the State Fire Marshal.    (d)    (1)    Subject to regulations adopted by the Commission, whenever the State Fire Marshal or designee of the State Fire Marshal inspects a place of employment, a representative of the employer and an authorized employee representative shall be given an opportunity to accompany the State Fire Marshal or designee during the inspection.        (2)    If there is no authorized employee representative, the State Fire Marshal or designee shall consult with a reasonable number of employees about matters of safety and health in the place of employment.    (e)    (1)    In this subsection, “trade secret” means a confidential formula, pattern, device, or compilation of information that:            (i)    is used in an employer’s business;            (ii)    gives the employer an opportunity to obtain an advantage over competitors who do not know or use the information; and            (iii)    is known only to the employer and those employees to whom it is necessary to confide the information.        (2)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, any information reported to or otherwise obtained by the State Fire Marshal or designee of the State Fire Marshal in connection with an inspection or proceeding under this subtitle that contains or might reveal a trade secret is confidential.            (ii)    Information described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may be disclosed only:                1.    to other officers or employees responsible for carrying out this subtitle; or                2.    if relevant in a proceeding under this subtitle.        (3)    In a proceeding under this subtitle, the State Fire Marshal, designee of the State Fire Marshal, or a court of competent jurisdiction, as applicable, shall issue appropriate orders to protect the confidentiality of a trade secret.