Maryland Environment Section 9-1104

      (a)      The Department may establish a privatization program for performing soil percolation tests in one or more counties in the State.

      (b)      In order to be eligible to participate in the program established under subsection (a) of this section a person shall:

            (1)      Be a sanitarian licensed in the State or a qualified professional who meets standards at least as stringent as the State sanitarian licensing requirements;

            (2)      Have demonstrated experience in working with on-site sewage disposal systems; and

            (3)      Meet any other requirements established by the local health department to ensure the quality of testing performed under the program.

      (c)      The health department for any county seeking to establish a privatization program under this section shall work with the Department to implement the program.

      (d)      The Department may adopt regulations to implement the privatization program.