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Sec. 22-131. Sewage Disposal Nuisance; condemnation; use

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 22-131 (2026)

Sec. 22-131. Sewage Disposal Nuisance; condemnation; useCopy Citation

(a)
Any method of sewage disposal, by which the sewage is accessible to humans, flies, animals, surface drainage, or is endangering a water supply or which is detrimental to health in any way, shall constitute a sewage disposal nuisance. The Health Officer shall condemn all sewage disposal nuisances, and any sewage disposal method condemned shall not be reapproved unless the nuisance is abated.
(b)
No person shall occupy for dwelling or business purpose any dwelling, apartment house, store, or other building where the sewage disposal system has been condemned or the method of sewage disposal is detrimental to health.