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ANY BUILDING THAT IS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY.

(B) INTERFERING OR REFUSING ACCESS PROHIBITED.

AN OWNER, TENANT, OR AGENT OF THE OWNER OR TENANT MAY
NOT:

(1) REFUSE TO GRANT ENTRY TO ANY REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY WHO ASKS TO ENTER ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY OR INTO A BUILDING UNDER THIS SECTION; OR

(2) INTERFERE WITH THE CARRYING OUT OF ANY
OFFICIAL DUTY OF ANY REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY MUNICIPAL
AUTHORITY UNDER THIS SECTION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former. Article
43, § 422 -- except for the last clause of that
section.

In subsection (a) of this section, the term
"property" is substituted for "premises" for
clarity.

The last clause of former Article 43, § 422,
which related to penalties, is deleted as
unnecessary in light of § 9-717 of this subtitle.

9-716. RULES AND REGULATIONS OF MUNICIPALITIES.

A MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MAY ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS:

(1) TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
OF ANY SYSTEM UNDER ITS CONTROL; AND

(2) TO GOVERN THE INSTALLATION AND ALTERATION OF
ALL WATER SUPPLY, PLUMBING, AND DRAINAGE ARRANGEMENTS ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY, INCLUDING REQUIREMENTS FOR .OBTAINING A
PERMIT AND PAYING A REASONABLE CHARGE BEFORE DOING ANY WORK
ON ANY WATER SUPPLY/PLUMBING, OR DRAINAGE SYSTEM.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from the first and
second sentences of former Article 43, § 417.

In item (2) of this section, the former clause
"may formulate and put into effect plumbing
regulations" is deleted as unnecessary.

The third sentence of former Article 43, § 417,
which related to penalties, is deleted as
unnecessary in light of § 9-717 of this subtitle.

9-717. PENALTIES.