Subdivision 1. Separate Licenses for Contractors and Percolation Testers

No person shall construct, remodel, alter, enlarge, nor install any sewage disposal system or part of any sewage disposal system, or engage in the business of soil percolation tests unless he is in possession of a valid license issued by the Health Officer.

There shall be a separate license for contractors and testers. The issuance of one (1) license shall not entitle the licensee to engage in the other licensed activity.

The applicant shall verify in writing that he will install sewage disposal systems or conduct percolation tests according to these regulations and/or approved plans. Applicants shall also, at the discretion of the Health Officer, be required to complete a written examination and/or oral review to indicate the applicant's knowledge of the pertinent parts of this Subtitle and applicable State laws and regulations.

Homeowners installing their own sewage disposal system are exempted from licensing requirements, but the Health Department must stake out the exact location of the disposal system prior to installation.

Any person desiring to obtain a contractor's or a percolation tester's license shall apply to the Health Officer on forms provided for that purpose by the Health Officer. No application shall be approved to a person whose license previously issued is under suspension or revocation, or who is not eighteen (18) years of age, or who has failed to sign the application and, where applicable, has failed to pass an examination.

A license fee as designated in the Table of Fees shall be payable upon application for a license, issued under this Subdivision.

Licenses issued pursuant to this Subdivision shall be issued for a period not in excess of one (1) year and shall expire on December 31st of each year.

Licenses may be renewed upon payment of a fee as designated in the Table of Fees, section 2-253.63, Attachment A within thirty (30) days of the expiration date.

Any person whose license has been suspended or revoked, or who has been denied a license or has been found to be in violation of this Subdivision shall have a right to appeal, in writing, the decision to the Health Officer. The decision to deny, revoke or suspend a license shall remain in effect until rescinded or modified by the Health Officer.

A hearing shall be held within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of the request for a hearing. The decision of the Health Officer shall be stated, in writing, and sent to the address of the licensee.

The Health Officer's decision to deny a license may be appealed in the Circuit Court. Any appeal shall be taken to the Circuit Court within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of decision by the Health Officer.