§ 13–301
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 13-301 (2026)
Title 13. Well Drillers
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 13–301LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this title or §§ 10–14A–03 and 10–14B–03 of the State Government Article, a person shall be licensed by the Board before the person may practice well drilling in this State.
(b)
A person who has not been licensed by the Board may, after having notified the county board of health, install a temporary dewatering device to facilitate the installation of underground utilities if the device:
(1)
Is installed 30 feet or less below the ground surface;
(2)
Is not located in any trench used for the installation of underground utilities;
(3)
Contains no mechanical pumping equipment below the surface; and
(4)
Is removed no more than 30 days after installation.
(c)
A person installing a temporary dewatering device under subsection (b) of this section shall restore the subsurface conditions of the installation area as nearly as possible to the conditions that existed before the installation.