# COMAR Title 26 — Department of the Environment

## Subtitle 08 — Water Pollution

### Chapter 09 — Public Bathing Beaches

#### Regulation .03 Annual Permit for Operation of Permitted Beaches.

*COMAR 26.08.09.03*

A. An owner or operator may not operate or permit the use of a permitted beach without obtaining a written permit from the approving authority.

B. The beach shall be served by public sewerage or an approved sewage disposal system. An operating permit may not be issued until a sanitary survey conducted by the approving authority has demonstrated that the beach does not represent a public health risk.

C. A permittee shall comply with all:

  (1) Terms and conditions of the permit;

  (2) Applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

D. A permit is not valid for more than 1 year and expires not later than December 31st of the year of the issuance of the permit.

E. Operating permits shall be posted conspicuously at a beach.

F. A permit may be suspended or revoked for failure to comply with this regulation. A revoked permit shall be removed and a copy of the revocation notice shall be posted by the owner or operator of the beach.