Maryland Environment Section 9-1101
§ 9-1101.
  (a)   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)   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)   Before issuing a septic tank permit, the Garrett County Health Department may inspect the site of the proposed septic tank.
  (d)   If it approves the application, the Garrett County Health Department shall issue a septic tank permit.
  (e)   A person may not build a septic tank in violation of this section.
  (f)   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.