Maryland Environment Section 9-1101

Article - Environment

§ 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.



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