§ 9–511.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 9-511.1 (2026)
Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 5. County Water and Sewerage Plans
§ 9–511.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A county may remove a proposed solid waste acceptance facility from the county plan if:
(1)
The owner of the proposed solid waste acceptance facility fails to apply to the Department for a new permit within 1 year of inclusion in the plan;
(2)
The owner of the proposed solid waste acceptance facility fails to apply to the Department for a renewal in accordance with § 10-226(b) of the State Government Article;
(3)
The Department denies a permit for the proposed solid waste acceptance facility in its final decision; or
(4)
The proposed solid waste acceptance facility is not constructed within 10 years after receiving a permit.
(b)
For the purposes of subsection (a)(1) of this section, a new permit does not include a permit application for expansion or major modification of an existing facility.
(c)
This section may not be construed to allow the county to remove a proposed solid waste acceptance facility if the solid waste acceptance facility is necessary to provide adequate capacity for the disposal of solid waste generated within the county in accordance with § 9-505 of this subtitle.