Maryland Environment Section 9-1305

      (a)      The Department shall adopt rules and regulations for the construction of wells.

      (b)      The rules and regulations may recognize a variation:

            (1)      In the primary use or construction of wells; and

            (2)      Of the materials penetrated in different localities.

      (c)      Before the Department adopts any rule or regulation that relates to the construction of wells, the Department shall submit the proposed rule or regulation to the Board for comment.

      (d)      Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, a county board of health, delegated by the Department of the Environment to implement a well inspection program, may collect a fee for the issuance of well permits required under § 9-1306 of this subtitle. However, a county health department may not collect a fee for test or irrigation wells.