2021 Maryland Statutes
Environment
Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 11 - Miscellaneous Sanitary Provisions
Section 9-1101 - Septic Tanks in Garrett County
(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.
