Md. Code, Environment § 9-11A-09

The Board, in consultation with the Department, shall:

(1) Make recommendations to the Department on the adoption of regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle, including:

(i) Licensing procedures, definitions, qualifications, and continuing education requirements for the following categories:

1. Designer;

2. Master installer and journey installer;

3. Master on–site wastewater property transfer inspector and journey on–site wastewater property transfer inspector;

4. Master pumper and journey pumper; and

5. Master operation and maintenance provider and journey operation and maintenance provider;

(ii) Certification procedures, definitions, qualifications, and continuing education requirements for the following categories:

1. Designer;

2. Advanced treatment installer;

3. Mound installer;

4. Drip dispersal installer;

5. Pump dispersal system installer;

6. Advanced treatment operation and maintenance provider;

7. Advanced treatment unit pumper;

8. Advanced treatment property transfer inspector; and

9. Any other category associated with a specific on–site wastewater treatment technology; and

(iii) Minimum standards for any processes, procedures, techniques, and materials associated with on–site wastewater systems;

(2) Review regulations proposed by the Department to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;

(3) Establish a code of ethics provided by the Department for:

(i) Members of the Board; and

(ii) Individuals licensed and certified by the Board;

(4) On or before June 1, 2024, make recommendations to the Department for establishing the licensing and certification procedures specified under item (1) of this section;

(5) Collect and account for the fees provided for under this subtitle; and

(6) Keep a current record of all individuals and entities licensed under this subtitle.