Section 9-216 - Permitted use of certain sewage disposal systems in coastal plain physiographic province. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-216. Permitted use of certain sewage disposal systems in coastal plain physiographic province.
 

(a)  In general.- In the coastal plain physiographic province of this State, a person may use any of the conventional, on-site sewage disposal systems identified in subsection (b) of this section if: 

(1) The system is recommended by the Department as being the most appropriate; and 

(2) The Secretary does not determine that the installation of the specific proposed system would be prejudicial to public health, safety, and welfare. 

(b)  Systems identified.- Systems that may be used under subsection (a) of this section are: 

(1) A septic tank or aerobic treatment system with: 

(i) Standard trench or deep trench subsurface irrigation; 

(ii) A seepage pit; or 

(iii) A sand mound disposal system; and 

(2) Any other on-site sewage disposal system that the Department in its regulations states is conventional. 

(c)  Regulations of Department.- The Department may adopt regulations to carry out this section. 
 

[HE § 9-209.1; 1987, ch. 612, § 2.]