(a) 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) 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.
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