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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 26.08.09.03" title_num="26" subtitle_num="08" chapter_num="09" heading="Annual Permit for Operation of Permitted Beaches.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An owner or operator may not operate or permit the use of a permitted beach without obtaining a written permit from the approving authority.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A permittee shall comply with all:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Terms and conditions of the permit;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Operating permits shall be posted conspicuously at a beach.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>