Md. Code, Environment § 9-221
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 9-221, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§9–221.
Official statutory text
(a) If, after investigation, the Department determines that any water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system is a menace to health or comfort or is causing a nuisance, and that conditions cannot be improved sufficiently only by changing the method of operation, the Department may order the owner:
(1) To alter or extend the water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system; or
(2) To install a new water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system.
(b) An order under subsection (a) of this section shall state a reasonable date for completion of the work.
(c) The Secretary may authorize a health officer:
(1) To investigate refuse disposal systems; and
(2) To enforce any regulation of the Department concerning refuse disposal systems.
(1) To alter or extend the water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system; or
(2) To install a new water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system.
(b) An order under subsection (a) of this section shall state a reasonable date for completion of the work.
(c) The Secretary may authorize a health officer:
(1) To investigate refuse disposal systems; and
(2) To enforce any regulation of the Department concerning refuse disposal systems.
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