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§ 24-201. Sewer cleaning and sewer cleaning licenses

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic UtilitiesEffective: October 1, 2010

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, 2010
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 24-201
§ 24-201. Sewer cleaning and sewer cleaning licenses
Currentness
Sewer cleaning defined
(a)(1) In this section, “sewer cleaning” means the cleaning or clearing of and the removal of stoppages or obstructions in sanitary sewer lines, pipes, and fixtures.
(2) “Sewer cleaning” does not include any installation, maintenance, extension, removal, or alteration of any pipe, sanitary fixture, or other sewer apparatus.
Construction of section
(b) This section may not be construed to:
(1) require a person to have a sewer cleaner's license to clean a sewer on the person's own property;
(2) prevent a person from cleaning a sewer on the person's own property; or
(3) apply to or prohibit the cleaning by any person of a sewer or sanitary fixture of any dwelling, commercial or industrial establishment, or premises owned or operated by the person.
Regulations relating to sewer cleaning
(c) The Commission shall adopt and enforce regulations governing sewer cleaning in sanitary sewer lines, pipes, and fixtures connected to the Commission's sanitary sewer system.
Sewer cleaner’s license
(d)(1)(i) To qualify for a sewer cleaner's license, a person need not be a master plumber.
(ii) A sewer cleaner's license does not authorize the licensee to engage in the plumbing business other than sewer cleaning.
(2) The Commission:
(i) shall require that a person other than a licensed master plumber who is engaged in or represents the person to the public as engaged in sewer cleaning be licensed by the Commission;
(ii) may require a bond of the licensee to insure compliance with and adherence to the regulations adopted by the Commission;
(iii) may establish qualifications and examine applicants concerning their competency and qualifications for a license under this section; and
(iv) may require a reasonable fee for the issuance and renewal of a license in an amount not more than one-half of the fee charged for a master plumber's license.

Credits

Added by Acts 2010, c. 37, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2010.
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 24-201, MD PUBLIC UTIL § 24-201
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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