Ch. 287

1993 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(C) EACH AGENCY OF THE STATE THAT DIRECTS OR OPERATES A PROGRAM OR
ACTIVITY THAT IS NOT EXEMPT UNDER SUBSECTION (A)(3) OF THIS SECTION SHALL
ANNUALLY CERTIFY IN WRITING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL
HYGIENE THAT EACH PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY OPERATED BY THE AGENCY COMPLIES.
WITH THIS SUBTITLE AND THE REGULATIONS ADOPTED UNDER IT.          

(D) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL:

(1) CONDUCT INSPECTIONS OF:

(I) A RANDOM 5 PERCENT SAMPLE OF PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES
DESCRIBED UNDER SUBSECTION (B). OR (C) OF THIS SECTION TO ENSURE THAT EACH
PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE HEALTH AND SAFETY
LAWS AND STANDARDS; AND

(II) ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY ABOUT WHICH A COMPLAINT HAS
BEEN FILED; AND

(2) ADVISE THE UNIT OR AGENCY OF ANY SIGNIFICANT VIOLATION OF
STATE REGULATIONS THAT WOULD ADVERSELY IMPACT THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF
CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN A PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY.

14-403.

(a) (I) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this article and subject to the
provisions of Title 10 of the State Government Article, on or before October 1, 1987, the
Secretary shall adopt regulations for certifying youth camps.

(2)     (i) An applicant for a certificate shall submit an application to the
Department on the form that the Secretary requires.

(ii) An application for a certificate shall include:

1. The name and permanent mailing address of the applicant;

2. The proposed location of the youth camp; and

3. Any other information and fee that the Department requires.

(III) FOR A UNIT OR AGENCY SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
SUBTITLE, THE SECRETARY SHALL REQUIRE THE UNIT OR AGENCY TO COMPLETE ONLY
ONE APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION FOR ALL YOUTH CAMPS DIRECTED OR
OPERATED BY THAT UNIT OR AGENCY.

(3)     (i) The Department shall be solely responsible for implementing and
enforcing the provisions of this subtitle.

(ii) Except as provided in subparagraph (iv) of this paragraph, the
Secretary may impose a certificate fee for the purpose of inspecting, certifying, monitoring, and
regulating youth camps as follows:                                                                    

1. $75 for day camps;

2. $100 for residential camps;

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