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§ 24-203. Warning signs required upon occurrence of sewage leaks

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic UtilitiesEffective: October 1, 2013

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Public Utilities (Refs & Annos)
Division II. Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission [Titles 16-29] (Refs & Annos)
Title 24. Plumbing, Waterworks, and Sewer Construction (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Sewer Cleaning and Sewage Leaks (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 24-203
§ 24-203. Warning signs required upon occurrence of sewage leaks
Currentness
Public access point defined
(a) In this section, “public access point” includes a parking lot, playground, picnic area, boat launching ramp, or park.
Commission to post warning signs after leak reported
(b) Within 24 hours after a leak is reported, the Commission shall post warning signs at each public access point to a waterway that becomes contaminated by a leak in a sanitary sewer line, pipe, or fixture that is connected to the sanitary sewer system of the Commission.
Contents of warning signs
(c) A warning sign posted under this section shall include:
(1) the source and date of discovery of the leak; and
(2) the contact information, including a telephone number, of the Commission for members of the general public to use for obtaining additional information.
Warning signs posted downstream from leak
(d) The Commission:
(1) shall post the warning signs downstream from the leak in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission; and
(2) is not required to post any warning sign upstream from a leak.
Regulations relating to placement and contents of warnings
(e) The Commission shall adopt regulations to implement this section, including regulations concerning:
(1) the minimum distance from the source of a leak within which warning signs must be posted; and
(2) the form and content of the warning signs.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 628, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 24-203, MD PUBLIC UTIL § 24-203
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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