Sec. 07.01.11.03. Local Departments of Social Services

A. Local departments located in multiservice centers or in other settings under the jurisdiction of the Department of General Services shall comply with COMAR 04.05.01.02-.08 regarding the following:

(1) Property access;

(2) Prohibited conduct;

(3) Distribution of handbills;

(4) Vehicular traffic;

(5) Controlled dangerous substances and alcoholic beverages;

(6) Solicitation and debt collection; and

(7) Demonstrations and rallies.

B. The local department director in a building not under the jurisdiction of the Department of General Services may declare an emergency situation after consulting with the Secretary, or, in the Secretary's absence, a deputy secretary or the Secretary's authorized designee.

C. Property or portions of it may be closed to the public during regular business hours in emergency situations:

(1) Necessary for the orderly conduct of State business;

(2) For safety; or

(3) For security.

D. After regular business hours or during declared emergency situations:

(1) Only authorized individuals who display identification documents upon request shall be admitted to the property; and

(2) An individual on the property with no apparent business who refuses to leave may be arrested.