§ 9–699
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 9-699 (2026)
Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 6. Sanitary Commissions
§ 9–699LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person may not:
(1)
Interfere with an inspection made under authority of § 9-606 of this subtitle;
(2)
Violate § 9-661 of this subtitle by failing:
(i)
To maintain at least 1 sanitary toilet and wash basin as a part of any plumbing system that is used on any parcel after it is connected to a connector; or
(ii)
To disconnect and close each cesspool, sink, drain, and privy on a parcel after it is connected to a connector;
(3)
Violate a water conservation order;
(4)
Construct or operate an independent system in violation of § 9-664 of this subtitle;
(5)
Fail to move an obstruction in violation of § 9-669 of this subtitle;
(6)
Fail, in violation of § 9-697(a) of this subtitle, to perform any act required of that person in paying principal or interest on bonds issued under this subtitle;
(7)
Use, for any purpose other than repaying in accordance with this subtitle, any funds that, under this subtitle, are required to be used to pay principal and interest on bonds;
(8)
Violate § 9-698 of this subtitle;
(9)
Operate, or make any connection to a fire hydrant, unless the act is done:
(i)
With written permission of the sanitary commission; or
(ii)
By a fire department in discharge of its duties; or
(10)
Deface, damage, or obstruct a fire hydrant.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment in jail not exceeding 30 days or both.