1. (a)

   1. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an individual shall be licensed by the Board in accordance with this subtitle before the individual may provide on-site wastewater services in the State.

   2. (2)

      1. (i) An individual who provides on-site wastewater services in the State may continue to provide on-site wastewater services until the licensing requirements are established by the Department by regulation if the individual:

         1. 1. Complies with all applicable State and local laws and regulations;
         2. 2. On or before December 31, 2022, pays to the Department a fee of $150; and
         3. 3. Every 2 years thereafter until the Department sets fees in accordance with § 9-11A-10 of this subtitle, pays to the Department a renewal fee of $150.

      2. (ii) All fees collected by the Department under this paragraph shall be:

         1. 1. Paid into the On-Site Wastewater Professionals Fund established under § 9-11A-11 of this subtitle; and

         2. 2. Used by the Department to:

            1. A. Pay for the creation of the Board;
            2. B. Cover reasonable administrative costs; and
            3. C. Implement the provisions of this subtitle.
2. (b) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall meet the requirements established by the Department by regulation.

3. (c) To apply for a license, an applicant shall:

   1. (1) Submit to the Board an application on the form that the Board provides; and
   2. (2) Pay to the Board the required application fee set by the Department by regulation.
4. (d) A license issued by the Board in accordance with this subtitle is valid for 2 years.

5. (e) In accordance with the requirements established by the Department by regulation, the Board may issue a certification to an individual to perform specific tasks associated with on-site wastewater services if the individual:

   1. (1) Is licensed by the Board; or
   2. (2) Holds a professional license that is approved by the Board.

Added by Acts 2022, c. 419, § 2, eff. July 1, 2022. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 66, § 1, eff. April 11, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 67, § 1, eff. April 11, 2023.