# Environment (GEN)

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

### Subtitle 2. Regulation by State

#### Section 9-234.1

(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 Sec. 9-232 or Sec. 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.

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