§ 9–234.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 9-234.1 (2026)
Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 2. Regulation by State
§ 9–234.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to the storage or distribution of sewage sludge at a sewage treatment plant.
(b)
Before the Secretary issues, amends, or renews a permit to an applicant or permit holder under § 9–232 or § 9–238 of this subtitle to install, materially alter, or materially extend a structure used for storage or distribution of any type of sewage sludge, the Department shall hold a public hearing on the application, amendment, or renewal.
(c)
The Department shall hold a public hearing in accordance with Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article.
(d)
(1)
If more than one county or municipal corporation will be affected by the granting of the sludge storage permit application, the Department may hold a consolidated hearing in one county or municipal corporation.
(2)
If the Department holds a consolidated hearing under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the consolidated hearing shall be held in accordance with Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article.