Md. Code, Local Government § 13-918
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 13-918, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§13–918.
Official statutory text
(a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted under this section.
(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the County Commissioners of Washington County may adopt, by ordinance or resolution, licensing requirements for:
(1) on–site utility contractors who perform plumbing work while installing water or sewer service; and
(2) septic system installers who place a service line between a septic tank and a building.
(c) A license issued under this section does not authorize the licensee to do plumbing work within 5 feet from a building being served.
(d) The County Commissioners of Washington County may set a license fee and require an applicant or licensee to provide a performance bond.
(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the County Commissioners of Washington County may adopt, by ordinance or resolution, licensing requirements for:
(1) on–site utility contractors who perform plumbing work while installing water or sewer service; and
(2) septic system installers who place a service line between a septic tank and a building.
(c) A license issued under this section does not authorize the licensee to do plumbing work within 5 feet from a building being served.
(d) The County Commissioners of Washington County may set a license fee and require an applicant or licensee to provide a performance bond.
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