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§ 9-221. Department orders; health officers

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, § 9-221
§ 9-221. Department orders; health officers
Currentness
Department investigation; order
(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.
Reasonable date for completion of work
(b) An order under subsection (a) of this section shall state a reasonable date for completion of the work.
Powers of a health officer
(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.

Credits

Added by Acts 1987, c. 612, § 2.
MD Code, Environment, § 9-221, MD ENVIR § 9-221
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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