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§ 9-208. Advice from Secretary

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironment

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 9. Water, Ice, & Sanitary Facilities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Regulation by State (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Water Supply Systems, Sewerage Systems, and Refuse Disposal Systems
MD Code, Environment, § 9-208
§ 9-208. Advice from Secretary
Currentness
In general
(a) On request, the Secretary shall consult with and advise the owner, operator, prospective owner, or prospective operator of an existing or planned water supply system, drainage system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system with respect to the existing and future needs of all persons and communities that may be affected on any of the following aspects of the system:
(1) The most appropriate source of water;
(2) The best method of assuring the purity of the water; and
(3) The best method of disposing of drainage, sewage, or refuse.
Request for consultation and advice
(b) On request, the Secretary shall consult with and advise the owner, operator, prospective owner, or prospective operator of any business that produces sewage that may pollute the waters of this State.
Experiment; purification of water or treatment of sewage or refuse
(c) The Secretary may conduct any experiment relating to the purification of water or the treatment of sewage or refuse.
No payment to Secretary necessary
(d) A person need not pay for consultation, advice, or experiments that the Secretary provides under this section.
Preliminary information
(e)(1) Under this section, the Secretary shall give only preliminary information that outlines the best course to pursue.
(2) Unless the Governor or the General Assembly delegates this authority specifically to the Secretary, and unless adequate special appropriation is provided for this purpose, the Secretary need not prepare plans, specifications, or detailed estimates for any improvement.

Credits

Added by Acts 1987, c. 612, § 2.
MD Code, Environment, § 9-208, MD ENVIR § 9-208
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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