§ 9–11A-09
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 9-11A-09 (2026)
Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 11A. On–site Wastewater Services
§ 9–11A-09LinkCopy Citation
The Board, in consultation with the Department, shall:
(1)
Make recommendations to the Department on the adoption of regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle, including:
(i)
Licensing procedures, definitions, qualifications, and continuing education requirements for the following categories:
(1)
Designer;
(2)
Master installer and journey installer;
(3)
Master on–site wastewater property transfer inspector and journey on–site wastewater property transfer inspector;
(4)
Master pumper and journey pumper; and
(5)
Master operation and maintenance provider and journey operation and maintenance provider;
(ii)
Certification procedures, definitions, qualifications, and continuing education requirements for the following categories:
(1)
Designer;
(2)
Advanced treatment installer;
(3)
Mound installer;
(4)
Drip dispersal installer;
(5)
Pump dispersal system installer;
(6)
Advanced treatment operation and maintenance provider;
(7)
Advanced treatment unit pumper;
(8)
Advanced treatment property transfer inspector; and
(9)
Any other category associated with a specific on–site wastewater treatment technology; and
(iii)
Minimum standards for any processes, procedures, techniques, and materials associated with on–site wastewater systems;
(2)
Review regulations proposed by the Department to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;
(3)
Establish a code of ethics provided by the Department for:
(i)
Members of the Board; and
(ii)
Individuals licensed and certified by the Board;
(4)
On or before June 1, 2024, make recommendations to the Department for establishing the licensing and certification procedures specified under item (1) of this section;
(5)
Collect and account for the fees provided for under this subtitle; and
(6)
Keep a current record of all individuals and entities licensed under this subtitle.