Section 9-1101 - Septic tanks in Garrett County. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-1101. Septic tanks in Garrett County.
 

(a)  Permit required.- In Garrett County, before constructing on private property a building that will need a septic tank disposal system, the person who proposes to construct the building shall obtain a septic tank permit from the Garrett County Health Department. 

(b)  Application for permit.- An applicant for a septic tank permit under this section shall submit to the Garrett County Health Department: 

(1) An application on the form that the Garrett County Health Department requires; and 

(2) A plan for the septic tank system. 

(c)  Inspection allowed.- Before issuing a septic tank permit, the Garrett County Health Department may inspect the site of the proposed septic tank. 

(d)  Issuance of permit.- If it approves the application, the Garrett County Health Department shall issue a septic tank permit. 

(e)  Prohibited act.- A person may not build a septic tank in violation of this section. 

(f)  Penalty.- A person who violates subsection (e) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 660A; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 1983, ch. 583, § 2.]