# Environment (GEN)

## Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities

### Subtitle 11A. On-site Wastewater Services

#### Section 9-11A-15

(a)

  (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection or Sec.Sec. 10-14A-03 and 10-14B-03 of the State Government Article, an individual shall be licensed by the Board in accordance with this subtitle before the individual may provide on-site wastewater services in the State.

  (2)

    (i) An individual who provides on-site wastewater services in the State may continue to provide on-site wastewater services until the licensing requirements are established by the Department by regulation if the individual:

      (1) Complies with all applicable State and local laws and regulations;

      (2) On or before December 31, 2022, pays to the Department a fee of $150; and

      (3) Every 2 years thereafter until the Department sets fees in accordance with Sec. 9-11A-10 of this subtitle, pays to the Department a renewal fee of $150.

    (ii) All fees collected by the Department under this paragraph shall be:

      (1) Paid into the On-Site Wastewater Professionals Fund established under Sec. 9-11A-11 of this subtitle; and

      (2) Used by the Department to:

      (A) Pay for the creation of the Board;

      (B) Cover reasonable administrative costs; and

      (C) Implement the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall meet the requirements established by the Department by regulation.

(c) To apply for a license, an applicant shall:

  (1) Submit to the Board an application on the form that the Board provides; and

  (2) Pay to the Board the required application fee set by the Department by regulation.

(d) A license issued by the Board in accordance with this subtitle is valid for 2 years.

(e) In accordance with the requirements established by the Department by regulation, the Board may issue a certification to an individual to perform specific tasks associated with on-site wastewater services if the individual:

  (1) Is licensed by the Board; or

  (2) Holds a professional license that is approved by the Board.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)